GRE Word List
INTELLIGENTSIA
intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
The meaning of the word intelligentsia is intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| blunder | error; stupid mistake |
| consecrate | dedicate; sanctify; declare as sacred; Ex. consecrate one's life to helping the poor |
| egregious | notorious; conspicuously bad or shocking |
| championship | position of champion; defense or support; competition held to determine a champion |
| gawk | stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe |
| furor | frenzy; great anger and excitement; CF. fury |
| clown | act stupidly; play the fool; N. |
| knit | contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks. |
| rankle | irritate; fester; annoy |
