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 |
|---|---|
| fermentation | chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation |
| mendicant | beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar |
| probe | explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe |
| luminous | shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs |
| strut | supporting bar; CF. airplane wingΐΜ³ͺ building ΅ξΐ» support |
| humane | marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian |
| centrifugal | radiating; departing from the center |
| farce | broad comedy; mockery; humorous play full of silly things happening; ADJ. farcical |
| galvanize | stimulate or shock by an electric current; stimulate by shock; shock into action; stir up; coat with rust-resistant zinc by using electricity |
| salacious | lascivious; lustful; Ex. salacious monk |
