GRE Word List
MATERIALISM
a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
The meaning of the word materialism is a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| irrefutable | impossible to refute : incontrovertible |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |