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 |
|---|---|
| squelch | produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. ΑψΘλΐ» ΐ§Ώ‘Ό Ήβΐ» Ά§ |
| manifesto | public declaration of principles; statement of policy |
| runic | mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm |
| perspicuous | (of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments |
| physiognomy | face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features |
| lustrous | shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair |
| conglomeration | mass of material sticking together |
| scuffle | struggle confusedly; move off in a confused hurry; N. CF. scuffling twins ? |
| apprehend | arrest (a criminal); dread; perceive; N. apprehension |
| apropos | with reference to; regarding; Ex. remarks apropos (of) the present situation; ADJ. ADV. |
