GRE Word List

VERBIAGE

a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content

The meaning of the word verbiage is a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content.

Random words

WordMeaning
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it