GRE Word List

OCCIDENT

west

The meaning of the word occident is west.

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WordMeaning
promptto move to action : incite
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted