GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy