GRE Word List
VOLUMINOUS
having great volume (as of a garment or container); bulky; large
The meaning of the word voluminous is having great volume (as of a garment or container); bulky; large.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indolent | lazy |
| opportunist | individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism |
| entree | entrance; a way in; right to enter; main dish of a meal; Ex. entree into the exclusive circle |
| loom | appear or take shape (usually in an enlarged, indistinct, or distorted form); Ex. The shadow of the gallows loomed threateningly. N: apparatus for making thread into cloth |
| categorical | without exceptions; made without any doubt in mind; unqualified; absolute |
| metallurgical | pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores |
| veto | vested power to reject a bill; exercise of this right; V: prevent or forbid by exercising the power of veto |
| vitriolic | causing sharp pain to the mind; caustic; corrosive; sarcastic; of vitriol; N. vitriol: sulphuric acid (which burns flesh deeply); bitterly abusive expression; caustic expression; CF. glass |
| cavalcade | procession of riders or horse-drawn carriages; parade; CF. cavalry |
| dignitary | person of high rank or position |
