GRE Word List
LABYRINTH
maze
The meaning of the word labyrinth is maze.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| annals | records arranged in yearly parts; history |
| remnant | remainder |
| obliterate | destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village |
| trappings | outward decorations; ornaments (as an outward sign of rank) |
| vitriolic | causing sharp pain to the mind; caustic; corrosive; sarcastic; of vitriol; N. vitriol: sulphuric acid (which burns flesh deeply); bitterly abusive expression; caustic expression; CF. glass |
| listless | lacking in spirit or energy; languid |
| leaven | add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens |
| furtive | stealthy; quiet and secret (trying to escape notice); sneaky; Ex. furtive glance |
| decant | pour off gently (wine or liquid) |
| reactionary | strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical |
