GRE Word List
INCONTINENT
not continent: such as
The meaning of the word incontinent is not continent: such as.
Random words
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unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
partiality | the quality or state of being partial : bias |
doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |