GRE Word List
WIZARDRY
the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
The meaning of the word wizardry is the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| hortatory | hortative |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |