GRE Word List
MEMOIR
memoirs; autobiography; biography
The meaning of the word memoir is memoirs; autobiography; biography.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aquiline | curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose |
| circlet | small ring; band of gold, silver, jewel, etc. (worn on the head, arms, or neck as decoration) |
| ensconce | settle comfortably; place comfortably (in a secure place) |
| stricture | severe and adverse criticism; critical comments; limit or restriction |
| nihilist | one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement |
| prodigy | highly gifted child; person with exceptional talents; marvel; wonder |
| rank | offensive in odor or flavor |
| supernumerary | person or thing excess of what is necessary; extra; ADJ: additional to the usual or necessary number |
| amazon | female warrior |
| suture | stitches sewn to hold the cut edges of a wound or incision; material used in sewing; V: sew together a wound |
