GRE Word List
TRANSCENDENTAL
going beyond common thought or ideas; impossible to understand by practical experiences or practices; known only by studying thoughts or intuition; OP. empirical; CF. transcendentalism
The meaning of the word transcendental is going beyond common thought or ideas; impossible to understand by practical experiences or practices; known only by studying thoughts or intuition; OP. empirical; CF. transcendentalism.
Random words
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lexicon | dictionary |
hone | sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool |
maxim | proverb; truth pithily stated |
abyss | enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit |
vile | despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander |
mesmerize | hypnotize; N. mesmerism; CF. Franz Mesmer |
impede | hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block |
anathema | solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse; V. anathematize |
prelude | introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner |
earmark | set aside (money or time) for a particular purpose |