GRE Word List

LUNAR

crescent

The meaning of the word lunar is crescent.

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WordMeaning
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
commandeerto compel to perform military service
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
wrytwist
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing