GRE Word List
ALLUDE
to make indirect reference
The meaning of the word allude is to make indirect reference.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| centurion | an officer commanding a Roman century |
| waive | to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |