GRE Word List
PHENOMENA
phenomenon
The meaning of the word phenomena is phenomenon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| nourish | nurture |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| ascertain | to find out or learn with certainty |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |