GRE Word List
PROTUBERANCE
protrusion; swelling; bulge
The meaning of the word protuberance is protrusion; swelling; bulge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| putative | supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child |
| volition | act of using one's will; act of making a conscious choice; Ex. She selected this dress of her own volition. |
| adherent | supporter; follower |
| breach | breaking of contract or duty; fissure or gap; opening; V. |
| toll | sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge |
| indeterminate | uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite |
| witticism | witty saying; wisecrack(clever joking remark) |
| devotee | enthusiastic follower; enthusiast; Ex. devotee of Bach |
| migratory | wandering; V. migrate: move from one region and settle in another; move periodically from one region to another |
| gargoyle | waterspout carved in grotesque figures on a building |