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 |
|---|---|
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| cryptic | secret |
| pungent | sharply painful |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |