GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
pilfersteal
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed