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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| existential | of, relating to, or affirming existence |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |