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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |