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
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
congruentcongruous
unfetterto free from fetters
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
incrustationa crust or hard coating
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
figurea number symbol : numeral
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect