GRE Word List
LEXICOGRAPHER
an author or editor of a dictionary
The meaning of the word lexicographer is an author or editor of a dictionary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| demur | to take exception : object |