GRE Word List
MANTLE
a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
The meaning of the word mantle is a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |