GRE Word List
MANIFOLD
marked by diversity or variety
The meaning of the word manifold is marked by diversity or variety.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ravenous | rapacious |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |