GRE Word List
REPERCUSSION
reflection
The meaning of the word repercussion is reflection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| categorical | absolute |
| overwhelm | upset |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |