GRE Word List
IGNEOUS
formed by solidification of magma
The meaning of the word igneous is formed by solidification of magma.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| ciliated | possessing cilia |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |