GRE Word List

IOTA

an infinitesimal amount : jot

The meaning of the word iota is an infinitesimal amount : jot.

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WordMeaning
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
searbeing dried and withered
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant