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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| demure | reserved |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being grand : magnificence |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| rank | relative standing or position |