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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| coin | corner |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |