GRE Word List
LIVID
discolored by bruising : black-and-blue
The meaning of the word livid is discolored by bruising : black-and-blue.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| pallid | deficient in color : wan |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |