GRE Word List

POLAR

of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it

The meaning of the word polar is of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it.

Random words

WordMeaning
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
dearthscarcity that makes dear
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
culminationthe action of culminating
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection