GRE Word List

PHENOMENA

phenomenon

The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.

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WordMeaning
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
succulentfull of juice : juicy
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
modean arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people