GRE Word List
PARAPHERNALIA
equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry
The meaning of the word paraphernalia is equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accrue | come to one as a gain; accumulate over time; come about by addition; Ex. benefits that accrue from scientific research; Ex. interest accruing in a bank account; N. accrual |
| resolution | determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose |
| laceration | torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound |
| dyslexia | word blindness; learning disorder marked by impairment of the ability to read |
| rejuvenate | make young again |
| stammer | speak with involuntarily pauses or repetitions |
| chary | cautious; unwilling to take risks; sparing or restrained about giving; OP. bold |
| putrescent | becoming putrid; putrefying |
| odious | arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile |
| debunk | expose as false, exaggerated, worthless, etc.; ridicule |
