GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community