GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
exegesisexposition
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot