GRE Word List
WINDFALL
fallen fruit; unexpected lucky event
The meaning of the word windfall is fallen fruit; unexpected lucky event.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scabbard | case for a sword blade; sheath |
| propinquity | nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship |
| epoch | period of time |
| disport | amuse; Ex. disport oneself; CF. divert |
| penitent | repentant; N. |
| igneous | produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite |
| promiscuous | mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity |
| contrived | unnatural and forced; artificial; not spontaneous; Ex. The ending was rather contrived. |
| smolder | smoulder; burn slowly without flame; be liable to break out at any moment; exist in a suppressed state; Ex. smoldering anger |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy; Ex. tawdry jewelry |