GRE Word List
LEXICOGRAPHER
compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary
The meaning of the word lexicographer is compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insightful | discerning; perceptive |
| surge | powerful movement of or like a wave; V. |
| waylay | ambush; lie in wait for and attack |
| specious | seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally) |
| corroborate | confirm; support; strengthen |
| resurrect | revive |
| turbulence | state of violent agitation; ADJ. turbulent: violently agitated or disturbed |
| temper | moderate; make less severe; tone down or restrain; toughen (steel) as by alternate heating and cooling |
| armada | fleet of warships |
| buttress | support; prop up; N. stationary structure to support wall; Ex. flying buttress |
