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 |
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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 |