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
raga waste piece of cloth
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class