GRE Word List

RUBBLE

broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building

The meaning of the word rubble is broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building.

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WordMeaning
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
monotonytedious sameness