GRE Word List
RARE
seldom occurring or found : uncommon
The meaning of the word rare is seldom occurring or found : uncommon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| caustic | capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |