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

WordMeaning
abateto decrease in force or intensity
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
expiateto make amends for
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
gistessence; main point; substance
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
cipherzero
pluckto pull or pick off or out
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude