GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

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WordMeaning
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
jocosegiven to joking : merry
alludeto make indirect reference