GRE Word List
SYLVAN
one that frequents groves or woods
The meaning of the word sylvan is one that frequents groves or woods.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |