GRE Word List
ALCOVE
a small recessed section of a room : nook
The meaning of the word alcove is a small recessed section of a room : nook.
Random words
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manumit | to release from slavery |
disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
testator | a person who dies leaving a will or testament in force |
demur | to take exception : object |
sophist | philosopher |
infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |