GRE Word List
MYRIAD
very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand
The meaning of the word myriad is very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| institution | instituting; (building for the) organization; established custom, practice, or relationship in a society; mental hospital; Ex. institution of marriage |
| palm | conceal in the palm of the hand; palm off: pass off; Ex. palm off some bad oranges onto the lady/the painting as a real Renoir |
| inquisitive | eager for knowledge; unduly curious |
| tribute | tax levied by a ruler; payment made by one nation to another in acknowledgment of submission; mark of respect (such as praise or gift); Ex. pay tribute to |
| fruition | bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization; Ex. come to/be brought to fruition |
| toxic | poisonous; N. toxicity |
| bearing | deportment; connection |
| palpitate | throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate. |
| menace | threat; V: threaten |
| boon | blessing; benefit; something very helpful |
