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
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stenchstink
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linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
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commemorateto call to remembrance
scintillateto emit sparks : spark