GRE Word List
ISOTOPE
any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
The meaning of the word isotope is any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fodder | something fed to domestic animals |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| scintilla | spark |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |