GRE Word List

ABRASIVE

causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade

The meaning of the word abrasive is causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade.

Random words

WordMeaning
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
coalesceto grow together
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
totterto move unsteadily : stagger