GRE Word List
NONSENSE
speech or writing with no meaning; foolish behavior or language; Ex. make (a) nonsense of: spoil; cause to fail
The meaning of the word nonsense is speech or writing with no meaning; foolish behavior or language; Ex. make (a) nonsense of: spoil; cause to fail.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palimpsest | parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased |
| hover | hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state |
| licentious | amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained |
| mingle | mix together in close association |
| contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
| fashion | give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay |
| insidious | treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot |
| veer | change in direction; swerve |
| delirium | mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement; ADJ. delirious |
| congeal | freeze; coagulate |
