GRE Word List

PHENOMENA

phenomenon

The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.

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WordMeaning
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
precipitousprecipitate
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
vintnera wine merchant
addlerotten
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured