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GRE Word List # GRE/M147

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Explanation of amnesia (noun)
partial or total loss of memory; blackout



   
Explanation of insolence (noun)
an offensive disrespectful impudent act



   
Explanation of remnant (noun)
form: remnants

a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold; oddment



   
Explanation of knell (noun)
the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something



   
Explanation of melee (noun)
a noisy riotous fight; battle royal



   
Explanation of antecedents (noun)
form: antecedents

significant events and incidents in a person's early life



   
Explanation of atavism (noun)
a reappearance of an earlier characteristic; throwback



   
Explanation of pallid (adjective)
forms: more pallid; most pallid

lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness



   
Explanation of dustup (noun)
an angry dispute; row; words; run-in



   
Explanation of blaring (noun)
a loud harsh or strident noise; cacophony; clamor; din



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