GRE Word List
THEMATIC
of a theme; relating to a unifying motif or idea
The meaning of the word thematic is of a theme; relating to a unifying motif or idea.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hallowed | blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy |
| rotunda | circular building or hall covered with a dome |
| unravel | disentangle; solve |
| pungent | stinging; acrid; sharp in taste or smell; (of speech or writing) caustic; N. pungency |
| court | attempt to gain; seek; woo; risk; behave so as to invite; attempt to gain the favor of by attention; Ex. court disaster |
| slick | make smooth or glossy; N: smooth surface; Ex. oil slick; ADJ: smooth; glossy; deftly executed; adroit; glib |
| feign | pretend |
| venue | location; place (of a crime, trial, gathering, etc.); CF. come |
| deleterious | harmful |
| whittle | pare; cut away thin bits (from wood); fashion in this way; reduce gradually; trim |