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 |
|---|---|
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |