GRE Word List
NOVELTY
something new or unusual
The meaning of the word novelty is something new or unusual.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| baroque | of, 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 |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
| kaleidoscope | an 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 |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| allude | to make indirect reference |