GRE Word List
REQUIEM
mass for the dead; dirge
The meaning of the word requiem is mass for the dead; dirge.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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invincible | unconquerable |
arable | fit for growing crops; Ex. arable land |
inclement | stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement |
protean | able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will |
bulk | size or volume (esp. when very large); main part; Ex. The bulk of the work has already been done; ADJ. bulky: having great size |
equitable | fair; impartial; OP. inequitable |
nurse | suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone |
graze | (of an animal) feed on growing grass; cause (an animal) to feed on grass; scrape (esp. the skin) or touch lightly in passing; brush; Ex. We can't graze the cattle till summer; N: surface wound |
sodden | thoroughly soaked; dull or stupid as if from drink |
theoretical | based on theory; not practical or applied; hypothetical |