GRE Word List
AUXILIARY
offering or providing help
The meaning of the word auxiliary is offering or providing help.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| hiatus | a break in or as if in a material object : gap |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |