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.

Random words

WordMeaning
herbivorousfeeding on plants
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
finishto come to an end : terminate
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
galaxymilky way galaxy
pliantpliable
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize