GRE Word List
ODDS
the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
The meaning of the word odds is the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
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| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
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| enigma | something hard to understand or explain |
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