GRE Word List
TANGIBLE
able to be touched; real; concrete; palpable; possible to realize or understand; Ex. tangible proof
The meaning of the word tangible is able to be touched; real; concrete; palpable; possible to realize or understand; Ex. tangible proof.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eschew | avoid habitually; Ex. eschew alcoholic drinks |
| clipper | sailing vessel built for great speed |
| proselytize | (induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion |
| symbiosis | interdependent relationship (between groups, species) often mutually beneficial; ADJ. symbiotic; CF. together + life |
| quintessence | purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence |
| bane | posion; cause of ruin; ADJ. baneful: harmful; poisonous |
| amphitheater | oval building with tiers of seats; CF. arena |
| precise | exact |
| affinity | feeling of kinship; similarity; Ex. strong affinity for her; Ex. many affinities between two languages |
| recluse | hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive |
