GRE Word List
STYGIAN
of or relating to the river Styx
The meaning of the word stygian is of or relating to the river Styx.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |