GRE Word List
PALIMPSEST
writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
The meaning of the word palimpsest is writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drab | slattern |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| recount | to relate in detail : narrate |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |