GRE Word List

SUBLIME

to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form

The meaning of the word sublime is to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form.

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construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
filthfoul or putrid matter
boona timely benefit : blessing
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent