GRE Word List

SHAVING

the act of one that shaves

The meaning of the word shaving is the act of one that shaves.

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WordMeaning
inopportuneinconvenient
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
combustiblecapable of combustion
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
negateto deny the existence or truth of
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle