GRE Word List
MACABRE
having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
The meaning of the word macabre is having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| forte | one's strong point |
| incorporate | to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |