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.

Random words

WordMeaning
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
osseousbony
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter