GRE Word List
MONOLITHIC
solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone
The meaning of the word monolithic is solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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monotony | sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone |
spontaneity | lack of premeditation; naturalness; freedom from constraint; ADJ. spontaneous: self-generated; unpremeditated; happening without being planned |
monetary | pertaining to money |
placebo | harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill |
analgesia | condition of being unable to feel pain |
hone | sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool |
shuffle | mix together; jumble; move (something) from one place to another; slide (the feet) along the ground while walking; Ex. shuffle papers from one pile to another; N. |
vitiate | spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally |
didactic | (of speech or writing) intended to teach a moral lesson; teaching; instructional; N. didacticism |
asylum | place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political) |