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 |
|---|---|
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| totter | to move unsteadily : stagger |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |