GRE Word List
OBSCURE
dark
The meaning of the word obscure is dark.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |
| guileless | innocent |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |