GRE Word List

OFFHAND

without premeditation or preparation : extempore

The meaning of the word offhand is without premeditation or preparation : extempore.

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WordMeaning
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
piquantengagingly provocative
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
pseudonyma fictitious name
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea