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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| egoism | a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |