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

WordMeaning
recessthe action of receding : recession
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
encumberweigh down
discretionindividual choice or judgment
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store