GRE Word List
OBSOLETE
no longer in use or no longer useful
The meaning of the word obsolete is no longer in use or no longer useful.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| subjective | of, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| abode | the place where one lives : home |