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 |
|---|---|
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |