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 |
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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 |