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.

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WordMeaning
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
monotonytedious sameness
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness