GRE Word List
PHALANX
formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense)
The meaning of the word phalanx is formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brazen | insolent; without shame; bold; Ex. brazen lie; V: face with bold self-assurance or with unshamed confidence |
| weary | tired after long work; V. |
| conclusive | decisive; ending all debate |
| demoniac | fiendish; cruel; N. demon: evil supernatural being; devil |
| execute | put into effect; carry out; kill as a lawful punishment; N. execution |
| improvise | compose on the spur of the moment |
| volley | simultaneous discharge of a number of shots; V. |
| frantic | wild; distraught as from fear or worry; Ex. frantic with fear |
| unearth | dig up; discover (facts) by careful searching; Ex. He unearthed some secrets about her; OP. conceal |
| plaudit | praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud |
