GRE Word List
OBSCURE
dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning
The meaning of the word obscure is dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ordain | decree or command; grant holy orders; predestine; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi; N. ordainment; CF. ordination |
| eugenic | pertaining to the improvement of race; N. eugenics: study of hereditary improvement of the human race |
| ultimate | final; not susceptible to further analysis; fundamental; Ex. The sun is the ultimate source of energy. |
| disgruntle | make discontented |
| institute | organization for a special purpose; V: establish |
| seep | pass slowly through small openings; ooze; trickle; N. seepage |
| devoid | empty; lacking |
| wistful | sadly thoughtful (because of desires or memories); sadly pensive; vaguely longing |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| pore | study industriously; ponder; scrutinize; Ex. pore over the book; N. |
