GRE Word List

OBLIVION

obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness

The meaning of the word oblivion is obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness.

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WordMeaning
cleftN: split
bidcommand; utter (a greeting); offer as a price; N: offer of a price; amount offered; earnest effort to gain something; Ex. bid for freedom
ruddyreddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking
turncoattraitor
primaryfirst in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first
poignancyquality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion; ADJ. poignant: touching; deeply moving; (of sorrow, grief, etc.) painful; keenly distressing to the mind; Ex. poignant memory/anxiety; CF. prick
devoutpious; deeply religious; sincere; earnest; Ex. my devout hope
motleymulti-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts)
spasmodicfitful; periodic; of or like a spasm; N. spasm: sudden involuntary muscular contraction; sudden burst of energy or emotion
mettlecourage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome