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 |
|---|---|
| historic | historical |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| reek | smoke |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |