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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
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| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| herbivorous | feeding on plants |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |