GRE Word List

RARE

seldom occurring or found : uncommon

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

Random words

WordMeaning
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
eventualcontingent
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
inebriateone who is drunk
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark