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
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
puerilejuvenile
premonitorygiving warning
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights