GRE Word List
SINGULAR
being only one; individual; unique; extraordinary; odd; Ex. singular beauty/behavior
The meaning of the word singular is being only one; individual; unique; extraordinary; odd; Ex. singular beauty/behavior.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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perigee | point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee |
awl | pointed tool used for piercing |
garner | gather; store up; amass |
codicil | supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will |
spoilsport | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
bravado | swagger; assumed air of defiance; false show of bravery |
rubble | fragments (esp. from a destroyed building) |
turbulence | state of violent agitation; ADJ. turbulent: violently agitated or disturbed |
martyr | one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism |
derivation | deriving; origin or source of something; Ex. the derivation of the word |