GRE Word List

TRIDENT

a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)

The meaning of the word trident is a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune).

Random words

WordMeaning
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
receptiveable or inclined to receive
obsessivetending to cause obsession
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent