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 |
|---|---|
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| salvage | compensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck |
| countenance | look |
| memorialize | to address or petition by a memorial |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |