GRE Word List

RARE

seldom occurring or found : uncommon

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

Random words

WordMeaning
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults