GRE Word List

OPUS

work

The meaning of the word opus is work.

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WordMeaning
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
obesehaving excessive body fat
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis