GRE Word List

ASININE

extremely or utterly foolish or silly

The meaning of the word asinine is extremely or utterly foolish or silly.

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WordMeaning
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
legenda story coming down from the past
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
adjacentnot distant : nearby
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind