GRE Word List

KEN

the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge

The meaning of the word ken is the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge.

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WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
motleyvariegated in color
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct