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
derelictionan intentional abandonment
ephemerallasting a very short time
droopto hang or incline downward
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
notcha V-shaped indentation