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

WordMeaning
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
viandan item of food
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
longevitya long duration of individual life
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.