GRE Word List
TOPOGRAPHY
physical features of a region (such as the shape and height); CF. topo-: place
The meaning of the word topography is physical features of a region (such as the shape and height); CF. topo-: place.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oust | expel; drive out; force out; N. ouster: ousting |
| forte | strong point or special talent in a person's character |
| chastise | punish as by beating; criticize severely |
| zest | outer skin of an orange used for giving a special taste to food; spice; interest; flavor; spirited enjoyment; Ex. add a certain zest to the affair; Ex. zest for life |
| wisp | small bunch (of hair); faint streak (of smoke) |
| munificent | very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience |
| sever | separate; cut off (a part) from a whole; break up (a relationship); N. severance; CF. severance pay: extra pay given an employee upon leaving a position |
| illuminate | brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy; Ex. tawdry jewelry |
| rumble | make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach) |
