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 |
|---|---|
| animadversion | critical remark; V. animadvert: comment critically with disapproval |
| pious | devout; religious; N. piety |
| makeshift | temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter |
| suborn | persuade to act unlawfully (especially to commit perjury); N. subornation |
| bout | match; short period of great activity; Ex. wrestling bout; bout of drinking/flu |
| rancid | having the odor of stale or decomposing fat; rank |
| defrock | strip a priest or minister of church authority; unfrock |
| simper | smirk; smile in a silly way; smile affectedly |
| egotistical | egotistic; excessively self-centered(egocentric); self-important; conceited |
| decorum | propriety; orderliness and good taste in manners; appropriateness of behavior or conduct |