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.

Random words

WordMeaning
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
nourishmentfood
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as