GRE Word List
JARGON
language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk
The meaning of the word jargon is language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| asteroid | small planet |
| rococo | ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century |
| ruminate | chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder) |
| prevaricate | lie; hide the truth (by equivocating) |
| prurient | having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire |
| cornucopia | horn (or horn-shaped container) overflowing with fruit and grain; symbol of abundance; horn of plenty |
| potpourri | heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room) |
| dormer | window projecting upright from roof; CF. sleeping room |
| bigot | one who is intolerant (in matters of religion or politics) |
| maudlin | effusively sentimental |
