GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

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WordMeaning
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
stem_fromarise from; originate from
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
herbivorousfeeding on plants
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving