GRE Word List
KALEIDOSCOPE
an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
The meaning of the word kaleidoscope is an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| presage | something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |