GRE Word List
METEORIC
like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor
The meaning of the word meteoric is like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pastoral | rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor |
| delta | flat plain of mud or sand between branches of a river |
| preamble | introductory statement |
| fetter | shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot |
| misconduct | immoral behavior; bad management; V. |
| septic | of or causing sepsis; putrid; producing putrefaction; N. sepsis: poisoning of part of the body (producing pus) |
| phenomena | observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength |
| vigilante | one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers |
| glossy | smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners |
| myriad | very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand |
