GRE Word List
NOMENCLATURE
terminology(system of specialized words); system of names or naming things
The meaning of the word nomenclature is terminology(system of specialized words); system of names or naming things.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opiate | medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction; sleep-producing drug containing opium |
| plumber | one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes) |
| mute | silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of |
| monotony | sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone |
| bane | posion; cause of ruin; ADJ. baneful: harmful; poisonous |
| affirmation | positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath; V. affirm; ADJ. affirmative; CF. affirmative action: positive discrimination |
| discretion | prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances; freedom of action or judgment; ADJ. discreet; CF. discretionary |
| prowess | extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle |
| wheedle | deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her |
| tryst | meeting arranged by lovers; arrangement between lovers to meet |
