GRE Word List
PARALLEL
similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled
The meaning of the word parallel is similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gouge | overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury |
| apolitical | having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs |
| convoluted | coiled around; twisted; involved; complicated; intricate; complex; N. convolution: twist; one of the convex folds of the surface of the brain |
| fastidious | difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky |
| comatose | in a coma; extremely sleepy |
| colossal | huge |
| snivel | complain or whine tearfully; run at the nose; snuffle; Ex. Don't come back sniveling to me. |
| litotes | understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)'' |
| caste | one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society; social stratification; prestige |
| inveigle | deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly |
