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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |