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.

Random words

WordMeaning
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
marrowbone marrow
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
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transitoryof brief duration : temporary
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype