GRE Word List

LABYRINTH

a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys

The meaning of the word labyrinth is a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys.

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WordMeaning
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
potablesuitable for drinking
aspirantone who aspires
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating