GRE Word List

RARE

seldom occurring or found : uncommon

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

Random words

WordMeaning
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
lanknot well filled out : slender
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
machinationsan act of machinating
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable