GRE Word List

REBUS

a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound

The meaning of the word rebus is a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound.

Random words

WordMeaning
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
advertto turn the mind or attention
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time