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.

Random words

WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
succulentfull of juice : juicy
compulsorymandatory
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
forebearsancestor
generalitythe quality or state of being general
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion