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
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable