GRE Word List

SYMMETRY

balanced proportions

The meaning of the word symmetry is balanced proportions.

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preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
marrowbone marrow
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice