GRE Word List
ASPIRANT
seeker after position or status
The meaning of the word aspirant is seeker after position or status.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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ballast | heavy substance used to add stability or weight; V. supply with ballast |
idiom | expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic |
dishearten | discourage |
feint | trick; shift; sham blow; feigned attack to draw away defensive action; V. |
juncture | crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining |
autonomous | self-governing; N. autonomy |
spatula | broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing |
expropriate | take possession of (often for public use and without payment) |
hardy | (of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather |
testy | irritable; impatient and bad-tempered; short-tempered; N. testiness |