GRE Word List

NOVELTY

something new or unusual

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

Random words

WordMeaning
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed