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
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
remunerativeserving to remunerate
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
distendextend
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances