GRE Word List

TRAPPINGS

outward signs

The meaning of the word trappings is outward signs.

Random words

WordMeaning
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
invalidateto make invalid
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject