GRE Word List
ACCOST
to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
The meaning of the word accost is to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |