GRE Word List
TANGIBLE
capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
The meaning of the word tangible is capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| collected | gathered together |
| askew | out of line : at an angle |