GRE Word List
PARCHMENT
the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
The meaning of the word parchment is the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| manifesto | a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| dint | force |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |