GRE Word List
METRICAL
metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. metrical translation of Homer
The meaning of the word metrical is metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. metrical translation of Homer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| elicit | draw out fact or information (by discussion or from someone) |
| philistine | narrow-minded person, uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain; uncultured person who is indifferent to artistic and cultural values; member of an ancient people in Palestine; OP. aesthete |
| impugn | dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight |
| yoke | join together; unite; N: crossbar used to joining two draft animals |
| mutinous | unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer |
| sanguine | optimistic; cheerful; hopeful; of the color of blood; red |
| concordat | formal agreement |
| execrate | curse; express abhorrence for; detest |
| advocate | speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for |
| apostate | one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; N. apostasy |
