GRE Word List
OCCULT
mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human ?; OP. bare
The meaning of the word occult is mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human ?; OP. bare.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mediocre | ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad |
| aperture | opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light |
| paltry | insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash |
| eccentricity | oddity; idiosyncrasy |
| bacchanalia | the ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus |
| superannuated | retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete |
| alms | money or goods given to the poor |
| gratify | please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire |
| supplant | take the place of unfairly; usurp; replace |
| component | element; ingredient |