GRE Word List
INCANDESCENT
strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle
The meaning of the word incandescent is strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mute | silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of |
| miscellaneous | made up of a variety of parts |
| transcribe | copy; write a copy of; N. transcription |
| recess | pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official) |
| insipid | lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character |
| beeline | direct quick route |
| propulsive | driving forward; N. propulsion |
| discord | conflict; lack of harmony; dissonance (when musical notes are played) |
| hut | crude dwelling; shack |
