GRE Word List
ABSCOND
to depart secretly and hide oneself
The meaning of the word abscond is to depart secretly and hide oneself.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| arch- | a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening) |