GRE Word List

MAGNITUDE

great size or extent

The meaning of the word magnitude is great size or extent.

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scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
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smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
effeteno longer fertile