GRE Word List
ZANY
very eccentric (see eccentric
The meaning of the word zany is very eccentric (see eccentric.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| reconcile | to restore to friendship or harmony |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |