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.

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WordMeaning
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form