GRE Word List
ABHOR
detest; hate
The meaning of the word abhor is detest; hate.
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estimable | (of a person) worthy of esteem; admirable; deserving esteem; possible to estimate |
temerity | boldness; nerve; rashness; Ex. temerity to ask for a pay increase after only three day's work |
conscript | draftee; person forced into military service; V. |
blurt | utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement |
dote | be excessively fond of; show signs of mental decline |
horticultural | pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops |
staccato | played in an abrupt manner; marked by abrupt sharp sound; Ex. staccato applause |
puny | tiny; weak; insignificant |
nausea | feeling of sickness and desire to vomit; disgust; CF. seasickness |
histrionic | theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior |