GRE Word List

MOMENTUM

a property (see property

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

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WordMeaning
vertexthe top of the head
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
uniquebeing the only one : sole
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
crabbedmarked by a forbidding moroseness
franticemotionally out of control