GRE Word List
ANNEAL
to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
The meaning of the word anneal is to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| retribution | recompense |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |