GRE Word List

INTELLECT

the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge

The meaning of the word intellect is the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge.

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WordMeaning
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
abortiveprematurely born
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe