GRE Word List
SUPPOSITITIOUS
assumed; counterfeit; hypothetical
The meaning of the word supposititious is assumed; counterfeit; hypothetical.
Random words
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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 |