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

WordMeaning
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
dissipateto break up and drive off
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
slakesubside