GRE Word List

INNOVATION

a new idea, method, or device : novelty

The meaning of the word innovation is a new idea, method, or device : novelty.

Random words

WordMeaning
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea