GRE Word List

AMASS

to collect for oneself : accumulate

The meaning of the word amass is to collect for oneself : accumulate.

Random words

WordMeaning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
plaitpleat
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
figmentsomething made up or contrived
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion