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 |
|---|---|
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
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| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| prank | trick |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |