GRE Word List
ABIDE
to bear patiently : tolerate
The meaning of the word abide is to bear patiently : tolerate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |