GRE Word List
MURAL
wall painting
The meaning of the word mural is wall painting.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extraneous | not essential; irrelevant; superfluous; external; coming from the outside; Ex. extraneous details/noise/to the subject |
| causal | implying a cause-and-effect relationship; N. causality |
| dispirited | lacking in spirit |
| contrived | unnatural and forced; artificial; not spontaneous; Ex. The ending was rather contrived. |
| cordial | warmly friendly; gracious; heartfelt; Ex. cordial welcome |
| wag | shake repeatedly from side to side; Ex. The dog wagged its tail; N: humorous person; wit |
| stampede | sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises |
| jocund | merry |
| grievance | cause of complaint; complaint |
| cleave | split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven |
