GRE Word List
RIVETING
having the power to fix the attention : engrossing
The meaning of the word riveting is having the power to fix the attention : engrossing.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| disseminate | to spread abroad as though sowing seed |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| finery | ornament |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| obscure | dark |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |