GRE Word List

MOMENTUM

a property (see property

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

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amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
fermentto undergo fermentation
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy