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 |
|---|---|
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| dormer | a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof |
| bleak | exposed and barren and often windswept |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |