GRE Word List
ALLUDE
to make indirect reference
The meaning of the word allude is to make indirect reference.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| barrister | a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor |
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