GRE Word List
PROVISIONAL
serving for the time being : temporary
The meaning of the word provisional is serving for the time being : temporary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| spin | to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |