GRE Word List
PARTIAL
of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
The meaning of the word partial is of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| hardy | bold |
| microcosm | a little world |
| inductive | of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |