GRE Word List

SUBLIMATE

sublime

The meaning of the word sublimate is sublime.

Random words

WordMeaning
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
tentativenot fully worked out or developed