GRE Word List

ABIDE

to bear patiently : tolerate

The meaning of the word abide is to bear patiently : tolerate.

Random words

WordMeaning
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit