GRE Word List

REPERCUSSION

reflection

The meaning of the word repercussion is reflection.

Random words

WordMeaning
categoricalabsolute
overwhelmupset
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion