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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oath | solemn promise; blasphemous use of sacred words to express strong feelings; swear-word; Ex. ``For Christ's sake'' |
| camp | group sharing a common cause or opinion |
| postmortem | autopsy; ADJ: occurring after death; of a postmortem |
| inquisitor | questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition |
| provender | dry food for livestock; fodder |
| lap | take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently; Ex. waves lapping the shore; N: front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person |
| forum | public square of an ancient Roman city; public place for open discussion; court of law |
| pinch | squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger |
| solvent | substance that dissolves another; ADJ: capable of dissolving another substance |
| secrete | conceal; hide away or cache; produce and release a substance into an organism; CF. secretive |
