GRE Word List
SEMINARY
school for training future ministers; secondary school, especially for young women
The meaning of the word seminary is school for training future ministers; secondary school, especially for young women.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| rig | arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails |
| paradox | something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct |
| laceration | torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound |
| exchequer | treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer |
| inane | silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity |
| imbecility | weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool |
| dutiful | (of people or their behavior) respectful; obedient (filled with a sense of duty) |
| growl | low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog) |
| pittance | small amount (of money); small allowance or wage |
| seasoned | experienced |
