GRE Word List
AFFABLE
being pleasant and at ease in talking to others
The meaning of the word affable is being pleasant and at ease in talking to others.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |