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 |
|---|---|
| humanitarian | one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism |
| terminus | last stop of railroad; end |
| renown | fame; ADJ. renowned |
| reminiscent | suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence |
| impetus | moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse |
| insouciant | without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent |
| flux | flowing; series of changes; fluctuation; Ex. in a state of flux |
| hackneyed | commonplace; trite |
| castigation | punishment; severe criticism or disapproval |
| impenitent | not repentant |