GRE Word List
MONOGRAPH
scholarly article
The meaning of the word monograph is scholarly article.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harry | harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid |
| codify | arrange (laws or rules) as a code; classify; N. code: system of words used instead of ordinary writing; collection of laws, rules, established social customs |
| snub | ignore or behave coldly toward; Ex. I made a suggestion but she snubbed me; N. |
| exemplary | serving as a model; outstanding; Ex. exemplary punishment/behavior; N. exemplar: typical example; model |
| defrock | strip a priest or minister of church authority; unfrock |
| slither | slip or slide |
| caricature | distortion; burlesque |
| biting | sharply painful to the body or mind; Ex. biting wind/remarks |
| vitriolic | causing sharp pain to the mind; caustic; corrosive; sarcastic; of vitriol; N. vitriol: sulphuric acid (which burns flesh deeply); bitterly abusive expression; caustic expression; CF. glass |
| dissolution | disintegration; reduction to a liquid form; looseness in morals; sensual indulgence; debauchery; ADJ. dissolute: lacking in moral restraint; leading an immoral life |
