GRE Word List
QUEER
differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
The meaning of the word queer is differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |