GRE Word List

VISION

the act or power of seeing : sight

The meaning of the word vision is the act or power of seeing : sight.

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vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
tightwada close or miserly person
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
repulseto drive or beat back : repel