GRE Word List
MNEMONIC
pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid
The meaning of the word mnemonic is pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| psychosomatic | of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease) |
| qualified | limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify |
| ensue | follow (as a result) |
| bleak | cold or cheerless; frigid; unlikely to be favorable; depressing |
| emboss | produce a design in raised relief; decorate with a raised design |
| vainglorious | boastful; excessively conceited; N. vainglory: great vanity |
| disquisition | formal systematic inquiry; explanation of the results of a formal inquiry; long formal speech or written report |
| viscid | adhesive; gluey |
| carapace | shell covering the back (of a turtle, tortoise, crab, etc.) |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
