GRE Word List
PERENNIAL
something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring
The meaning of the word perennial is something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lewd | lustful |
| altruistic | unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism |
| consecrate | dedicate; sanctify; declare as sacred; Ex. consecrate one's life to helping the poor |
| infamous | notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation |
| slack | moving slowly; sluggish; inactive; (of a rope) loose; negligent; lax; Ex. slack season; Ex. slack in one's work; N. V. |
| propound | put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory |
| bandy | discuss lightly or glibly; discuss in a frivolous manner; exchange (words) heatedly; quarrel; Ex. bandy words with |
| unwarranted | unjustified; having no justification; groundless; baseless; undeserved |
| rasp | (of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand. |
| saga | Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative |
