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 |
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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 |