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 |
|---|---|
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| surveillance | close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective) |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |