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 |
|---|---|
| victuals | food usable by people |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| laud | praise |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| brazen | made of brass |