GRE Word List
PYROMANIAC
a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
The meaning of the word pyromaniac is a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
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| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |