GRE Word List
AMICABLE
peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement
The meaning of the word amicable is peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| infirmity | weakness |
| plenary | (of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power |
| hubbub | confused uproar; loud noise; din |
| bantering | joking talk; good-naturedly ridiculing; N.V. banter |
| retaliate | repay in kind (usually for bad treatment); V. retaliate |
| multiplicity | state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element |
| polarize | split into opposite extremes or camps |
| expostulation | protest; remonstrance; reasoning with someone to correct or dissuade; V. expostulate |
| eclipse | darken; extinguish; outshine; surpass; cause an eclipse |
| aspire | seek to attain (position or status); long for; Ex. aspire to become president; Ex. aspire to/after the leadership |
