GRE Word List
LEXICON
a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
The meaning of the word lexicon is a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| gestate | to carry in the uterus during pregnancy |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |