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 |
|---|---|
| parlance | speech |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| monograph | a learned treatise on a small area of learning |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |