GRE Word List
ALLUDE
to make indirect reference
The meaning of the word allude is to make indirect reference.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| blackball | to vote against |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |