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
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
auroraldawn
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift