GRE Word List
PHENOMENA
phenomenon
The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| flair | a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |