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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WordMeaning
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
purportedreputed
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
bacchanalorgy
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive