GRE Word List
MYOPIC
nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
The meaning of the word myopic is nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grandiose | affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas |
| requisition | formal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V. |
| discrete | separate; unconnected |
| desiccate | dry up |
| profound | deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity |
| seine | seine net; net for catching fish |
| contraband | illegal trade; smuggling; smuggled goods; ADJ. |
| exalt | raise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation |
| caustic | burning; corrosive; able to burn by chemical action; sarcastically biting; (of remarks) intended to hurt; bitter; harmful; OP. harmless |
| hap | chance; luck |
