GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
edificebuilding
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
blareto sound loud and strident
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges