GRE Word List
TOXIC
poisonous; N. toxicity
The meaning of the word toxic is poisonous; N. toxicity.
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aromatic | fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell |
overwrought | nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done |
environ | enclose; surround; N. environs: surrounding area (as of a city) |
sneak | move, give, or take in a quiet, stealthy way; N: one who sneaks; ADJ. sneaky |
colander | utensil with perforated bottom used for straining |
extradition | surrender of prisoner by one state to another; Ex. extradition treaty; V. extradite |
vitreous | of glass; pertaining to or resembling glass; V. vitrify: change into glass; CF. petrify |
premonition | forewarning; presentiment; foreboding |
cue | word or signal (as in a play to prompt another actor's speech or entrance); reminder or hint; V: give a cue to |
hydrophobia | fear of water; rabies |