GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
lopsidedleaning to one side
obsessivetending to cause obsession
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
dissentto withhold assent or approval
disquietudeanxiety
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular