GRE Word List

REVERIE

daydream

The meaning of the word reverie is daydream.

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
modishfashionable
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul