GRE Word List

SYMMETRY

balanced proportions

The meaning of the word symmetry is balanced proportions.

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WordMeaning
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare