GRE Word List

SILT

loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter

The meaning of the word silt is loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter.

Random words

WordMeaning
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
scrappyconsisting of scraps
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
jibeto be in accord : agree