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 |
|---|---|
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |