GRE Word List

PHENOMENA

phenomenon

The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.

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WordMeaning
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious