GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
attentivemindful
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
serenitythe quality or state of being serene