GRE Word List
SOLSTICE
point or time at which the sun is farthest from the equator
The meaning of the word solstice is point or time at which the sun is farthest from the equator.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| collation | a light meal; collating |
| reconcile | make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs |
| bullion | gold and silver in the form of bars |
| finite | limited |
| prodigal | wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality |
| comity | courtesy; civility; Ex. comity of nations |
| augury | omen; prophecy; sign of coming events; V. augur: predict; foretell; be a sign of (something in future) |
| ashen | ash-colored; deadly pale |
| unique | without an equal; single in kind |
| repulse | reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion |
