GRE Word List

MOMENTUM

a property (see property

The meaning of the word momentum is a property (see property.

Random words

WordMeaning
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
submergeto put under water
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control