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
stemthe main trunk of a plant
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath