GRE Word List
REGENT
a person who governs in place of a ruler who is ill, absent, or still a child; ADJ. Ex. the Prince regent
The meaning of the word regent is a person who governs in place of a ruler who is ill, absent, or still a child; ADJ. Ex. the Prince regent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dolorous | sorrowful; N. dolor |
| spangle | small shiny metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation |
| distant | reserved or aloof; cold in manner; Ex. distant greeting; ADV. distantly |
| facile | easily accomplished; ready or fluent; superficial; not deep; Ex. facile solution to a complex problem; Ex. facile speaker; N. facility: ability to do something easily and well; ease in doing resulting from skill or aptitude; something that facilitates an action; amenity; Ex. with great facility |
| outspoken | candid; blunt |
| verbiage | pompous array of words; too many unnecessary words; wordiness |
| congenital | existing at birth |
| liaison | contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection |
| discompose | disturb the composure of; confuse |
| stolid | dull; impassive; showing little emotion when strong feelings are expected |
