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.

Random words

WordMeaning
emollientmaking soft or supple
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
precipitousprecipitate
trampletramp
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
groovea long narrow channel or depression
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company