GRE Word List
VICARIOUS
experienced as if one were taking part in the experience of another; done by a deputy for other people; acting as a substitute; Ex. vicarious thrill at the movies; Ex. the vicarious sufferings of Christ
The meaning of the word vicarious is experienced as if one were taking part in the experience of another; done by a deputy for other people; acting as a substitute; Ex. vicarious thrill at the movies; Ex. the vicarious sufferings of Christ.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penance | self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent |
| obsolete | outmoded; no longer used |
| check | stop motion; curb or restrain |
| titanic | gigantic; N. titan |
| phenomena | observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength |
| insensate | without feeling; lacking sense; foolish |
| imbibe | drink in |
| torso | trunk of statue with head and limbs missing; human trunk |
| ameliorate | improve |
| recast | reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again |
