GRE Word List

VICARIOUS

experienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another

The meaning of the word vicarious is experienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another.

Random words

WordMeaning
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
tightwada close or miserly person
propulsivetending or having power to propel
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
superannuatedoutmoded
descryto catch sight of
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit