GRE Word List
RAPT
engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener
The meaning of the word rapt is engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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psychosomatic | of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease) |
sleazy | shabby and dirty; flimsy; insubstantial; Ex. sleazy back-street hotel/fabric |
plebiscite | direct vote by the entire electorate (on an important issue) |
primary | first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first |
enterprise | willingness to take new ventures; initiative; business organization; plan (that is difficult or daring); Ex. their latest enterprise to sail round the world in a small boat |
aquiline | curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose |
decollete | (of a dress) having a low-cut neckline; CF. decolletage: low neckline (on a dress) |
singular | being only one; individual; unique; extraordinary; odd; Ex. singular beauty/behavior |
clangor | loud resounding noise; sound of repeated clanging |
shard | fragment generally of broken pottery (glass, clay bowl, or cup) |