GRE Word List
NOVA
star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness
The meaning of the word nova is star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arboreal | of or living in trees |
| doddering | shaky; infirm from old age; V. dodder |
| intelligentsia | intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily) |
| fruition | bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization; Ex. come to/be brought to fruition |
| tractable | docile; easily managed; (of something) easily changed or molded; N. tractability |
| remiss | negligent; careless about a duty |
| casual | happening by chance; irregular; occasional; informal; showing or feeling little interest; Ex. casual reader/labor/remark |
| despoil | plunder; sack; Ex. despoil the village |
| boor | rude, insensitive person |
| realm | kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility |
