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 |
|---|---|
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| giddy | dizzy |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| alleviate | relieve |
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| diva | prima donna |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |