GRE Word List

TOGA

the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome

The meaning of the word toga is the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome.

Random words

WordMeaning
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
garnishdecorate
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground