GRE Word List

MOTTO

a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use

The meaning of the word motto is a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use.

Random words

WordMeaning
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
billowingwave
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end