GRE Word List

OPUS

work

The meaning of the word opus is work.

Random words

WordMeaning
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
gistessence; main point; substance
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
parochialof or relating to a church parish
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
collateto compare critically