GRE Word List

NEOLOGISM

a new word, usage, or expression

The meaning of the word neologism is a new word, usage, or expression.

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WordMeaning
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
myriadten thousand
prowessdistinguished bravery
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument