GRE Word List
PENDANT
something suspended: such as
The meaning of the word pendant is something suspended: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |