GRE Word List

PHENOMENA

phenomenon

The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.

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WordMeaning
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
paragona model of excellence or perfection
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work