GRE Word List

TRAPPINGS

outward signs

The meaning of the word trappings is outward signs.

Random words

WordMeaning
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
apiaristbeekeeper
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
degradationthe act or process of degrading
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action