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 |
|---|---|
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| vertebrate | any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |