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 |
|---|---|
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| climactic | of, relating to, or constituting a climax |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |