GRE Word List
SYMMETRY
arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity; ADJ. symmetrical
The meaning of the word symmetry is arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity; ADJ. symmetrical.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fanciful | whimsical; visionary; imaginary; produced by imagination; Ex. fanciful scheme |
| baffle | frustrate; perplex |
| tortuous | winding; full of curves; Ex. tortuous mountain road |
| purge | remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N. |
| confidence | self-assurance; calm unworried feeling based on a strong belief in one's abilities; strong belief in the ability of a person or plan; trust or faith in a person or thing; something confided; secret; Ex. confidence in your ability; Ex. I'm telling you this in confidence; Ex. exchange confidences about their boyfriends; ADJ. confident |
| conifer | pine tree (usu. evergreen); cone-bearing tree; ADJ. coniferous; CF. deciduous; CF. evergreen |
| expiate | make amends for (a sin) |
| confound | confuse; puzzle |
| inhibit | restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition |
| mat | not shiny; matte; having a dull finish; N: flat piece of material used as a floor covering; V. |
