GRE Word List

SAVANT

a person of learning

The meaning of the word savant is a person of learning.

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WordMeaning
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
scourgewhip
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
sophistphilosopher
sledgesledgehammer
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
mishapan unfortunate accident