GRE Word List

RARE

seldom occurring or found : uncommon

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

Random words

WordMeaning
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
respitea period of temporary delay
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep