GRE Word List

INTERIM

an intervening time : interval

The meaning of the word interim is an intervening time : interval.

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culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
immobilitynot moving : motionless
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage