GRE Word List

OBELISK

an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid

The meaning of the word obelisk is an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid.

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WordMeaning
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
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enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
facileeasily accomplished or attained
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
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writsomething written : writing
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inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless