GRE Word List
IDLE
not occupied or employed: such as
The meaning of the word idle is not occupied or employed: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |