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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WordMeaning
pendantsomething suspended: such as
constraintthe act of constraining
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
mishapan unfortunate accident
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes