GRE Word List
NICETY
the quality or state of being nice
The meaning of the word nicety is the quality or state of being nice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| forte | one's strong point |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |