GRE Word List
PRISTINE
unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition
The meaning of the word pristine is unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exotic | not native; from another part of the world; strange; intriguingly unusual; Ex. exotic flower/dress |
| ravenous | extremely hungry; voracious |
| succor | assist (someone in difficulty); aid; comfort; N. |
| mundane | worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world |
| enigma | puzzle; mystery; ADJ. enigmatic: obscure; puzzling |
| flotsam | drifting wreckage |
| mauve | pale purple |
| restraint | moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction |
| dainty | delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; not easy to please; Ex. dainty movement/dress |
| climactic | relating to the highest point; N. climax; CF. climatic |
