GRE Word List
PREPOSSESSING
attractive; CF. preoccupying ?
The meaning of the word prepossessing is attractive; CF. preoccupying ?.
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fundamental | basic; primary; essential |
flicker | burn unsteadily or fitfully; move waveringly; N: flickering movement or light; brief sensation; Ex. flicker of excitement |
polygamist | one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry |
sylvan | pertaining to the woods or the country |
pronounced | distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp |
repertoire | list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory |
addle | make or become confused; muddle; drive crazy; become rotten (egg) |
amphibian | able to live both on land and in water; N. |
bate | let down; lessen the force of; moderate; restrain; Ex. with bated breath; CF. abate |
eminent | rising above others; high; lofty; distinguished; Ex. eminent position |