GRE Word List
METAPHYSICAL
pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
The meaning of the word metaphysical is pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scurry | move hastily; hurry; move briskly |
| devious | roundabout; erratic; deviating from the straight course; not straightforward; not completely honest; Ex. devious route |
| ancestry | family descent; ADJ. ancestral |
| unruly | disobedient; lawless; difficult to control |
| beneficiary | person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will |
| perturb | disturb greatly |
| juridical | of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary |
| titular | of a title; in name only; nominal; having the title of an office without the obligations; Ex. titular head of the company |
| exorcise | drive out evil spirits |
| gourmand | epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink |