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
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back