GRE Word List
WEATHER
the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
The meaning of the word weather is the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| dire | exciting horror |
| lionize | to treat as an object of great interest or importance |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |