GRE Word List
RESOLUTION
determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose
The meaning of the word resolution is determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fawning | courting favor by cringing and flattering; V. fawn: exhibit affection as a dog; seek favor or attention by obsequiousness |
| concordat | formal agreement |
| buffet | strike forcefully; slap; batter; knock out; N: table with food set out for people to server themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set |
| affront | insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of intentionally |
| pertinacious | holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent |
| enjoin | command; order; forbid |
| fuddle | make stupid or confused as with alcholic drink; N. in a fuddle: confused |
| pedantic | bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; N. pedantry |
| nonchalance | indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts |
| detached | emotionally removed; free from emotional involvement; calm and objective; physically separate; N. detachment; CF. attachment |