GRE Word List

NIHILIST

a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless

The meaning of the word nihilist is a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless.

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WordMeaning
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
diademcrown
quenchput out
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
nexusconnection
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant