GRE Word List
UNIVERSAL
characterizing or affecting all; general; present everywhere; of the universe; cosmic; Ex. universal agreement; Ex. a subject of universal interest
The meaning of the word universal is characterizing or affecting all; general; present everywhere; of the universe; cosmic; Ex. universal agreement; Ex. a subject of universal interest.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recital | act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer) |
| statutory | created by statute or legislative action; regulated by statute; Ex. statutory age limit |
| functionary | official (who performs a particular function) |
| scoff | laugh (at); mock; ridicule; Ex. scoff at their threats |
| inalienable | not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights |
| bauble | trinket; cheap jewel; trifle |
| connivance | pretense of ignorance of something wrong; assistance; permission to offend; V. connive: feign ignorance (of a wrong); cooperate secretly in an illegal action; conspire |
| malodorous | foul-smelling |
| makeshift | temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter |
| religious | of religion; (of a person) pious; having reverence for a deity |
