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 |
|---|---|
| straggle | stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch |
| viscid | adhesive; gluey |
| pose | assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N. |
| extraneous | not essential; irrelevant; superfluous; external; coming from the outside; Ex. extraneous details/noise/to the subject |
| retribution | deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back |
| inerrancy | infallibility |
| valid | logically convincing; sound; legally acceptable; effective; Ex. valid reasoning/passport |
| fluke | unlikely occurrence; stroke of fortune; accidental stroke of good luck; ADJ. fluky |
| disconsolate | hopelessly sad (at the loss of something) |
| obstetrician | physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife |
