GRE Word List

PHENOMENA

phenomenon

The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.

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WordMeaning
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
plumagethe feathers of a bird
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate