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.

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WordMeaning
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
prowessdistinguished bravery
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent