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.

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WordMeaning
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
inundateoverwhelm
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)