GRE Word List
MULTIFARIOUS
varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities
The meaning of the word multifarious is varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| somber | dark; gloomy; melancholy; depressing; CF. shadow |
| oblivion | obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness |
| derivative | unoriginal; obtained from another source; Ex. derivative prose style; N. |
| specious | seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally) |
| poise | good judgment with composure; balance; V: place in a carefully balanced position |
| unsavory | distasteful; disagreeable; morally offensive; Ex. unsavory activity/reputation |
| dappled | spotted |
| verisimilitude | appearance of truth; quality of appearing to be true or real; likelihood; Ex. verisimilitude of her performance as Lady Macbeth |
| thermal | pertaining to heat; producing heat; warm; Ex. thermal bath; N: rising current of warm air |
| aureole | sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light |
