GRE Word List
NEBULA
diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy
The meaning of the word nebula is diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quorum | minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting |
| machiavellian | crafty; double-dealing; of the political doctrine of Machiavelli, which holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing political power |
| unseemly | unbecoming; not proper in behavior; indecent; Ex. leave with unseemly haste |
| intellect | higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability |
| outspoken | candid; blunt |
| peruse | read through with care; N. perusal |
| pen | fenced enclosure for animals; confining space; Ex. sheep pen; V: confine in a pen; enclose |
| tonsure | shaving of the head especially by person entering religious orders; V. |
| groom | man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal) |
| ample | enough; abundant; spacious; large in size; Ex. ample opportunity/garden; N. amplitude: quality of being ample; abundance; largeness of space |