GRE Word List
MILLENNIUM
the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
The meaning of the word millennium is the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation.
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| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| inundate | overwhelm |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| spawn | to deposit or fertilize spawn |