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 |
|---|---|
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| beneficiary | a person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |