GRE Word List

PHENOMENA

phenomenon

The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.

Random words

WordMeaning
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure