GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

The meaning of the word novelty is something new or unusual.

Random words

WordMeaning
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle