GRE Word List
OBSIDIAN
a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
The meaning of the word obsidian is a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava.
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pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
chaplain | a clergyman in charge of a chapel |
militate | to have weight or effect |
prefigure | to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness |
occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
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