GRE Word List
REQUIEM
a mass for the dead
The meaning of the word requiem is a mass for the dead.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| acquittal | a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |