GRE Word List
SCHEME
a plan or program of action
The meaning of the word scheme is a plan or program of action.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| felicity | the quality or state of being happy |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| latch | to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms |
| violate | break |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |