GRE Word List
THESPIAN
pertaining to drama; N: actor or actress
The meaning of the word thespian is pertaining to drama; N: actor or actress.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sham | pretend; feign; ADJ: not genuine; fake; Ex. sham jewelry; N: something that is not what it appears; impostor; pretense; Ex. The agreement was a sham. |
| zenith | point directly overhead in the sky; summit; acme; highest point |
| perspicacious | (of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute |
| miscellany | mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items |
| disabuse | correct a false impression; undeceive; free from a wrong belief |
| percussion | striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion |
| poise | good judgment with composure; balance; V: place in a carefully balanced position |
| garish | overbright in color; unpleasantly bright; gaudy |
| beguile | deceive; mislead or delude; cheat; pass time pleasantly; charm or attract; Ex. beguiling smile |
| aromatic | fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell |
