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 |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| fluency | the quality or state of being fluent |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |
| environ | encircle |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |