GRE Word List
PARTIAL
incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something
The meaning of the word partial is incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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esoteric | hard to understand; known only to the chosen few, esp. initiates; N. esoterica |
tyro | beginner; novice |
reprise | musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises |
graphic | pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described |
memorialize | commemorate |
nihilist | one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement |
rivet | metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross |
imbue | saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings |
comatose | in a coma; extremely sleepy |
dys- | abnormal; impaired |