GRE Word List
INTANGIBLE
not tangible : impalpable
The meaning of the word intangible is not tangible : impalpable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| viable | capable of living |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
| mischance | bad luck |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |