GRE Word List

MOMENTUM

a property (see property

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

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WordMeaning
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
founderone that founds or establishes
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
abateto decrease in force or intensity
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly