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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| colloquy | conversation |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| squalor | the quality or state of being squalid |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |