GRE Word List
SYMMETRY
balanced proportions
The meaning of the word symmetry is balanced proportions.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| pterodactyl | any of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| liquidate | to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts) |