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 |
|---|---|
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |