GRE Word List

LARGESS

liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior

The meaning of the word largess is liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior.

Random words

WordMeaning
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
pluckto pull or pick off or out
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
belieto give a false impression of
contagiona contagious disease
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
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
grillto broil on a grill