GRE Word List
MEMOIR
an official note or report : memorandum
The meaning of the word memoir is an official note or report : memorandum.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| cauterize | to sear with a cautery or caustic |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| purse | a small bag for money |