GRE Word List
INCREDULITY
tendency to disbelief
The meaning of the word incredulity is tendency to disbelief.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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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 |