GRE Word List

INFINITESIMAL

immeasurably or incalculably small

The meaning of the word infinitesimal is immeasurably or incalculably small.

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tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed