GRE Word List

YORE

time past and especially long past

The meaning of the word yore is time past and especially long past.

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substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
obsessivetending to cause obsession
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
strutto become turgid : swell