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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |