GRE Word List
TERMINOLOGY
terms used in a science or art; study of nomenclature
The meaning of the word terminology is terms used in a science or art; study of nomenclature.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| broach | introduce as a subject; moot; open up |
| propensity | natural inclination |
| reserve | self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative |
| vagrant | homeless wanderer |
| impunity | freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish |
| prolific | producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer |
| valedictory | pertaining to farewell; N: farewell address (esp. at graduation exercises) |
| indulge | yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one's every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence |
| passe | old-fashioned; past the prime |
| scavenge | hunt through discarded materials for usable items or food; search, especially for food; N. scavenger: one who scavenges; animal that feeds on refuse and carrion |