GRE Word List

MYOPIC

nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia

The meaning of the word myopic is nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia.

Random words

WordMeaning
grandioseaffectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas
requisitionformal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V.
discreteseparate; unconnected
desiccatedry up
profounddeep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity
seineseine net; net for catching fish
contrabandillegal trade; smuggling; smuggled goods; ADJ.
exaltraise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation
causticburning; corrosive; able to burn by chemical action; sarcastically biting; (of remarks) intended to hurt; bitter; harmful; OP. harmless
hapchance; luck