GRE Word List
KEN
range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
The meaning of the word ken is range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carillon | a set of bells (often in a tower) capable of being played |
| yield | amount produced; crop; income on investment; profit obtained from an investment; V: produce; give in; surrender |
| vacuous | empty; lacking in ideas; inane; stupid; Ex. vacuous expression; N. vacuity |
| oust | expel; drive out; force out; N. ouster: ousting |
| slovenly | untidy; careless in work habits; slipshod; N. sloven: one who is habitually untidy or careless |
| miscellany | mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items |
| nourish | provide with food necessary for life and growth |
| nihilist | one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement |
| negligence | neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care |
| sinuous | twisting; winding; bending in and out; not morally honest |