GRE Word List
PROFOUND
deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity
The meaning of the word profound is deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stench | strong foul odor; reek; stink |
| exquisite | delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry |
| dispassionate | calm; impartial; not influenced by personal feelings |
| gaunt | lean and angular; thin and bony; emaciated; barren |
| exorcise | drive out evil spirits |
| ulterior | intentionally hidden; beyond what is evident; situated beyond; unstated and often questionable; Ex. ulterior motive |
| egregious | notorious; conspicuously bad or shocking |
| luster | shine; gloss (of a polished surface) |
| pan | criticize harshly |
| blotch | spot; blot; CF. blot+botch |
