GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented