GRE Word List
SEASON
a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
The meaning of the word season is a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| graduated | marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |