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.

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cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
witherto become dry and sapless
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as