GRE Word List
ALOFT
upward; high up in the air
The meaning of the word aloft is upward; high up in the air.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pterodactyl | extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger |
| blemish | mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished |
| ingratiate | become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss |
| halfhearted | exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm |
| ruffian | violent scoundrel; bully |
| pinch | squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger |
| realm | kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility |
| defection | desertion |
| lance | pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon |
| rout | put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat |
