GRE Word List
MIASMA
a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
The meaning of the word miasma is a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |