GRE Word List
IMPLACABLE
incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy
The meaning of the word implacable is incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lewd | lustful |
| stagnant | (of water) not flowing (often bad-smelling); motionless; stale; not developing; inactive; dull; Ex. stagnant industrial output |
| farce | broad comedy; mockery; humorous play full of silly things happening; ADJ. farcical |
| virtual | in essence; existing in essence though not in actual form; for practical purposes; Ex. virtual ruler/space |
| pique | irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity |
| altruistic | unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism |
| canard | unfounded false rumor; exaggerated false report |
| distant | reserved or aloof; cold in manner; Ex. distant greeting; ADV. distantly |
| antique | made in an earlier period and usu. valuable; N: object that was made in an earlier period and that is rare or valuable |
| reprieve | postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of |
