GRE Word List
INTERIM
an intervening time : interval
The meaning of the word interim is an intervening time : interval.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whittle | a large knife |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| matinee | a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |