Web English-test.net
 

GRE Word List # GRE/M317

  test
 


   
Explanation of idiosyncrasy (noun)
form: idiosyncrasies

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual; mannerism



   
Explanation of chagrin (noun)
strong feelings of embarrassment; mortification



   
Explanation of fauna (noun)
forms: faunas, faunae

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement; beast; brute; creature



   
Explanation of titter (noun)
a nervous restrained laugh



   
Explanation of ambivalence (noun)
mixed feelings or emotions



   
Explanation of raiment (noun)
especially fine or decorative clothing; regalia



   
Explanation of spatula (noun)
form: spatulas

a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances



   
Explanation of resignation (noun)
form: resignations

act of quitting a position; relinquishment



   
Explanation of fulcrum (noun)
forms: fulcrums, fulcra

the pivot about which a lever turns



   
Explanation of conceit (noun)
form: conceits

the trait of being unduly vain; vanity



  © 2003—2010 www.english-test.net