GRE Word List
LATITUDE
angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
The meaning of the word latitude is angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| unkempt | not combed |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |