GRE Word List
MORIBUND
dying; at the point of death; CF. death
The meaning of the word moribund is dying; at the point of death; CF. death.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chapel | small church (in a prison, college, or hospital) |
| putative | supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child |
| arrogance | pride; haughtiness; ADJ. arrogant: unpleasantly self-important (with a strong confidence in one's own importance and a lack of respect for other people) |
| grandeur | impressiveness; stateliness; majesty |
| wax | increase gradually (as the moon); grow |
| roster | list (of names) |
| leniency | mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment |
| vivid | (of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description |
| stellar | pertaining to the stars; of a star performer; outstanding; Ex. stellar attraction of the entire performance |
| acknowledge | recognize; admit |
