GRE Word List
SUPERFICIAL
of the surface; not deep; shallow; not thorough; trivial; Ex. superficial analysis/knowledge
The meaning of the word superficial is of the surface; not deep; shallow; not thorough; trivial; Ex. superficial analysis/knowledge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abridge | condense or shorten |
| affable | easily approachable; easy to talk to; warmly friendly |
| hindrance | block; obstacle; V. hinder |
| leave-taking | farewell or departure |
| infidel | unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion) |
| diurnal | daily; occurring during the daytime |
| emetic | substance causing vomiting; ADJ. |
| orientation | act of finding oneself in society; orienting |
| rectify | set right; correct; CF. rect-: right |
| flourish | grow well; prosper; make sweeping gestures; wave; brandish; Ex. The trees flourished in the sun. N: showy movement or gesture; embellishment or ornamentation (esp. in handwriting) |