GRE Word List

NONSENSE

words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas

The meaning of the word nonsense is words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas.

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WordMeaning
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
incrustationa crust or hard coating
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
jaundiceyellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart