GRE Word List
OBSIDIAN
black volcanic rock
The meaning of the word obsidian is black volcanic rock.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recess | pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive |
| tundra | rolling treeless plain in Siberia and arctic North America |
| dross | waste matter; worthless impurities |
| reprisal | retaliation |
| hermitage | home of a hermit |
| recite | repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation |
| ration | fixed portion; V: distribute as rations |
| permeable | that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge |
| spoonerism | accidental transposition of sounds in successive words; Ex. ``Let me sew you to your sheet'' for ``Let me show you to your seat''; CF. William Spooner |
| outfit | clothing or equipment for a special purpose; Ex. cowboy outfit |
