GRE Word List

PHENOMENA

phenomenon

The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.

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WordMeaning
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched