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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
