GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
genuflectto bend the knee