GRE Word List
INDUSTRIOUS
diligent; hard-working; N. industry
The meaning of the word industrious is diligent; hard-working; N. industry.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parallel | similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled |
| caulk | make watertight (by blocking up cracks as in a ship) |
| malady | illness |
| isotope | varying from of an element |
| mincing | affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer |
| expurgate | clean; remove offensive parts of a book |
| auspicious | favoring success; giving signs of future success; Cf. auspices |
| delirium | mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement; ADJ. delirious |
| killjoy | grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others |
| piscatorial | pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces |
