GRE Word List

SEISMIC

of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake

The meaning of the word seismic is of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake.

Random words

WordMeaning
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
pliantpliable
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
fienddevil