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 |
|---|---|
| innuendo | indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo |
| skim | read or glance through quickly; touch lightly in passing; brush; remove from the surface of a liquid |
| calligraphy | beautiful writing; excellent penmanship |
| sagacious | wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity |
| gruel | thin liquid porridge |
| venerate | revere; treat with great respect |
| harass | annoy by repeated attacks |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| disarray | state of disorder; a disorderly or untidy state; Ex. with her clothes in disarray |
| mobile | movable; not fixed; N. mobility |
