GRE Word List

RARE

seldom occurring or found : uncommon

The meaning of the word rare is seldom occurring or found : uncommon.

Random words

WordMeaning
supplicantone who supplicates
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
dintforce
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption