GRE Word List
OPUS
work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera
The meaning of the word opus is work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pauper | very poor person |
| crone | hag; ugly old woman |
| pry | inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying |
| enterprising | full of initiative; showing enterprise |
| condescend | (derog.) bestow courtesies with a superior air; descend to the level of one considered inferior |
| intrigue | make secret plans; plot; arouse the curiosity of; N: secret scheme; plot; secret love affair |
| momentous | very important; N. moment; CF. momentary |
| extemporaneous | not planned; impromptu; extempore |
| elated | filled with excited joy and pride; overjoyed; in high spirits; joyful and proud; Ex. elated crowd; V. elate; N. elation |
| seduce | lead away from proper conduct; entice; ADJ. seductive |
