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 |
|---|---|
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| feint | something feigned |
| pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| artery | any of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |