GRE Word List
OVERTURE
musical introduction to a long musical piece; first offer or proposal (to begin talks in the hope of reaching an agreement); Ex. overtures for peace
The meaning of the word overture is musical introduction to a long musical piece; first offer or proposal (to begin talks in the hope of reaching an agreement); Ex. overtures for peace.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| volition | act of using one's will; act of making a conscious choice; Ex. She selected this dress of her own volition. |
| psychiatrist | doctor who treats mental diseases |
| executor | person designated to execute the terms of a will; ŋšŧú ĀÛĮ°ĀĮ ÁĻĀÛĀÚ |
| coup | highly successful action or sudden attack; coup(s) d'etat; CF. coup de gr\^ace: deathblow or shot which kills |
| luminary | celebrity (in a specific field); dignitary; object that gives light (as a celestial body) |
| smug | self-satisfied; complacent |
| authoritative | having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive |
| natation | swimming |
| ordain | decree or command; grant holy orders; predestine; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi; N. ordainment; CF. ordination |
| swarthy | (of a skin or complexion) dark; dusky; Ex. swarthy Italian ? |
