GRE Word List
MAUSOLEUM
a large tomb
The meaning of the word mausoleum is a large tomb.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |