GRE Word List
REPERCUSSION
reflection
The meaning of the word repercussion is reflection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| divest | to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |