GRE Word List
ALOFT
at or to a great height
The meaning of the word aloft is at or to a great height.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| ram | a male sheep |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |