GRE Word List
RUNIC
any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
The meaning of the word runic is any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| inundate | overwhelm |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |