GRE Word List

RECITE

to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly

The meaning of the word recite is to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly.

Random words

WordMeaning
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
tantruma fit of bad temper
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
edicta proclamation having the force of law
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")