Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to the art of cutting and engraving precious stones, or characterized by precision and elegance in expression.

Example: The author's lapidary style made the complex ideas easy to understand.

Definition: A person who works with precious or semi-precious stones, cutting, polishing, or engraving them.

Example: The lapidary carefully polished the emerald until it shone brightly.

Definition: To throw stones or other objects at someone, often as a form of punishment or to express strong disapproval.

Example: The crowd began to lapidate the accused man as a form of punishment.

Definition: To change into stone or a stony form.

Example: Over time, the lava will lapidify and become solid rock.

Definition: To change something into stone or a stony substance.

Example: The intense heat can lapidify the molten rock, turning it into solid stone.

Definition: To become invalid or inactive, often due to neglect or the passage of time.

Example: Her subscription will lapse if she doesn't renew it by the end of the month.

Definition: A temporary break or failure in something, such as a conversation, memory, or moral behavior.

Example: There was a lapse in the meeting when everyone stopped talking for a moment.

Definition: To let something expire or come to an end, often due to a lack of action or attention.

Example: He decided to lapse his membership after the first year.

Definition: Able to collapse or fall down easily.

Example: The collapsible chair is convenient for camping trips because it can be stored in a small space.

Definition: A mistake or error, often made in speech or writing, where something is said or done incorrectly.

Example: He made a lapsus when he accidentally called her by the wrong name.

Definition: A person who steals someone else's property.

Example: The police arrested the larcenist after he was caught stealing from a store.

Definition: Relating to or characterized by theft or stealing.

Example: The larcenous actions of the thief shocked the entire community.

Definition: In a way that involves stealing or theft.

Example: He larcenously took the money from the cash register.

Definition: The illegal act of taking someone else's property with the intention of keeping it forever.

Example: He was charged with larceny after stealing a car from the parking lot.