GRE Word List
PARALLEL
extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
The meaning of the word parallel is extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| venerate | to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| disabuse | to free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy |