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

WordMeaning
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
ponderousof very great weight
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome