GRE Word List

NEXUS

connection

The meaning of the word nexus is connection.

Random words

WordMeaning
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
assailto attack violently : assault
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
waketo be or remain awake
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid