GRE Word List
PROMONTORY
headland
The meaning of the word promontory is headland.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| provisional | tentative; temporary |
| clique | small exclusive group of people |
| battalion | army unit made up of four or more companies |
| filth | dirty matter; ADJ. filthy |
| effulgent | shining brightly; brilliant |
| understate | state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate |
| restraint | moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction |
| defect | shortcoming; V: desert (in order to join the opposite one) |
| intimate | hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy |
| reverent | respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect |