GRE Word List
BAR
a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
The meaning of the word bar is a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |