GRE Word List

NOMENCLATURE

name

The meaning of the word nomenclature is name.

Random words

WordMeaning
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
rescindto take away : remove
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat