GRE Word List
THESIS
opinion put forward and supported by reasoned arguments
The meaning of the word thesis is opinion put forward and supported by reasoned arguments.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| illusory | illusive; deceptive; not real |
| jocund | merry |
| spurn | reject disdainfully; scorn; Ex. She spurned all offers of help. |
| wrinkle | small ridge on a smooth surface (face or cloth); V. |
| injurious | harmful; causing injury |
| elope | run away secretly with the intention of getting married |
| untenable | (of a position, esp. in an argument) indefensible; not able to be maintained |
| stock | standard; kept regularly in stock or supply; typical; routine; common; Ex. stock sizes of paper; Ex. stock excuse/character; N: goods for sale in a shop; OP. unique |
| chauvinist | blindly devoted patriot; zealous adherent of a group, cause, or sex; ADJ. chauvinistic; CF. chauvinism; Nicolas Chauvin |
| chasm | abyss; very deep crack |