GRE Word List

LUNAR

crescent

The meaning of the word lunar is crescent.

Random words

WordMeaning
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
throespang
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
waketo be or remain awake