GRE Word List
TOME
book
The meaning of the word tome is book.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |