GRE Word List
PERENNIAL
present at all seasons of the year
The meaning of the word perennial is present at all seasons of the year.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| sportive | frolicsome |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |