GRE Word List
APPLICATION
an act of applying:
The meaning of the word application is an act of applying:.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
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| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |
| reprise | a musical repetition: |