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 |
|---|---|
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| plume | a feather of a bird: such as |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| paradigm | example |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |