GRE Word List
SOLVENT
substance that dissolves another; ADJ: capable of dissolving another substance
The meaning of the word solvent is substance that dissolves another; ADJ: capable of dissolving another substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| facilitate | help bring about; make less difficult |
| dilate | expand; dilate on/upon: speak or write at length on (a subject) |
| untoward | unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter |
| preclude | make impossible; prevent; exclude; eliminate |
| pastoral | rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor |
| voluptuous | sensual; of or giving sensual pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures; Ex. voluptuous lines; Ex. voluptuous life of the Romans; N. voluptuary: voluptuous person |
| berate | scold strongly |
| cameo | shell or jewel carved in relief; star's special appearance in a minor role in a film |
| oversee | watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision |
| spate | sudden flood or rush; Ex. spate of accidents |
