GRE Word List
AGITATE
stir up; disturb
The meaning of the word agitate is stir up; disturb.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recondite | abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret |
| impiety | irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety |
| nonchalance | indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts |
| tantrum | fit of bad temper; fit of petulance; caprice; Ex. The child went into tantrums. |
| mannered | affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech |
| pang | sudden sharp feeling of pain |
| exhilarating | invigorating and refreshing; cheering; V. exhilarate: make cheerful and excited; Ex. exhilarated by the ride in the sports car |
| comeback | retort; quick clever reply; return to former status |
| misapprehension | error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend |
| obsequious | slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic |