GRE Word List
INCEPTION
an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
The meaning of the word inception is an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| acetic | vinegary |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| shambles | a meat market |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |