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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impinge | encroach |
shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |
transcendental | transcendent |
vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
homily | a usually short sermon |
smug | highly self-satisfied |