GRE Word List
SUNDER
separate; part; CF. asunder
The meaning of the word sunder is separate; part; CF. asunder.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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momentous | very important; N. moment; CF. momentary |
oblivion | obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness |
ellipsis | omission of words from a text; mark used to indicate an omission (when the meaning can be understood without them); PL. ellipses |
chalice | goblet; consecrated cup |
bacchanalia | the ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus |
cozen | cheat; hoodwink; swindle |
conglomeration | mass of material sticking together |
mayhem | injury to body; crime of willfully maiming or crippling a person; violent disorder; Ex. mayhem in the zoo; CF. maim |
rudimentary | elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language |
cumbersome | heavy and awkward to carry or wear; burdensome; Ex. cumbersome parcel/uniform |