GRE Word List
INCENSE
material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
The meaning of the word incense is material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| nausea | a stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |