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 |
|---|---|
| whimsy | whim |
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |