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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |