GRE Word List
NEOLOGISM
a new word, usage, or expression
The meaning of the word neologism is a new word, usage, or expression.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |