GRE Word List

NOMINAL

of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction

The meaning of the word nominal is of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction.

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WordMeaning
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed