GRE Word List
NARRATIVE
something that is narrated : story
The meaning of the word narrative is something that is narrated : story.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| optician | a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |