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

WordMeaning
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
crescendoa gradual increase