GRE Word List

APPLICATION

an act of applying:

The meaning of the word application is an act of applying:.

Random words

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vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
fleckstreak
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly