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 |
|---|---|
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| jaded | fatigued by overwork : exhausted |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |