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 |
|---|---|
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| cue | the letter q |
| flair | a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |