GRE Word List
SYMMETRY
balanced proportions
The meaning of the word symmetry is balanced proportions.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| paramour | lover |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |