GRE Word List
ORTHODOX
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
The meaning of the word orthodox is traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| punitive | punishing; Ex. punitive measures |
| pharisaical | pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical |
| grandeur | impressiveness; stateliness; majesty |
| impetuous | violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision |
| scourge | lash; whip (formerly used for punishment); source of severe punishment; V: whip; afflict |
| append | attach |
| colloquy | informal discussion; conversation |
| juxtapose | place side by side; CF. next |
| nip | snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill |
| convoluted | coiled around; twisted; involved; complicated; intricate; complex; N. convolution: twist; one of the convex folds of the surface of the brain |
