GRE Word List
SUPPOSITITIOUS
assumed; counterfeit; hypothetical
The meaning of the word supposititious is assumed; counterfeit; hypothetical.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wanton | unrestrained; gratuitously cruel; willfully malicious; unchaste; sexually improper; promiscuous; Ex. wanton spending/killing; CF. having no just cause |
| murky | dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague; Ex. murky night/fog; N. murk: partial or complete darkness; gloom |
| stricture | severe and adverse criticism; critical comments; limit or restriction |
| gratis | free; without charge; ADJ. |
| cohesion | tendency to keep together |
| exact | demand and obtain by force; Ex. exact a promise from him; N. exaction |
| quiver | tremble; shake; N. |
| retort | quick sharp reply; V. |
| scintilla | trace; minute amount; shred; least bit; Ex. There is not a scintilla of truth; CF. spark |
| crescendo | increase in the volume or intensity as in a musical passage; climax; CF. crescent |
