GRE Word List
INCREDULITY
tendency to disbelief
The meaning of the word incredulity is tendency to disbelief.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dais | raised platform for speakers or other important people |
| credence | belief |
| swerve | deviate; turn aside sharply from a straight course; Ex. swerve from the principle; Ex. The car swerved to the right. |
| sadistic | inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy; Ex. tawdry jewelry |
| disburse | pay out (as from a fund); N. disbursement; CF. purse |
| prelude | introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner |
| attentive | alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of courtesy and consideration |
| drudgery | hard unpleasant work; menial work |
| runic | mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm |
