GRE Word List

TERMINUS

either end of a transportation line or travel route

The meaning of the word terminus is either end of a transportation line or travel route.

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WordMeaning
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
imprecationcurse