GRE Word List

RARE

seldom occurring or found : uncommon

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

Random words

WordMeaning
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
recitala detailed account : enumeration
abbreviateto make briefer
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
diversediffering from one another : unlike
outmodednot being in style
badinageplayful repartee : banter