GRE Word List
ADHERENT
one who adheres to something: such as
The meaning of the word adherent is one who adheres to something: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| provident | frugal |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |