GRE Word List

ALLUDE

to make indirect reference

The meaning of the word allude is to make indirect reference.

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WordMeaning
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
propellantcapable of propelling
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
deprecateto express disapproval of
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy