GRE Word List
ALLUDE
refer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference
The meaning of the word allude is refer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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abstruse | obscure; profound; difficult to understand |
accretion | growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete |
anomaly | irregularity |
orthodox | traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine |
iota | very small quantity |
unassuming | modest; Ex. the champion's unassuming manner |
quay | dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats) |
amorous | moved by sexual love; loving; of sexual love; Ex. amorous advances |
mete | measure; distribute; administer; Ex. mete out justice/punishment |
knave | untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery |