GRE Word List

TERMINOLOGY

the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject

The meaning of the word terminology is the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject.

Random words

WordMeaning
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
antecedeprecede
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
detonationthe action or process of detonating