GRE Word List

NARRATIVE

something that is narrated : story

The meaning of the word narrative is something that is narrated : story.

Random words

WordMeaning
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
quietudea quiet state : repose
inclementlacking mildness: such as
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension