GRE Word List
AVOW
declare openly; N. avowal
The meaning of the word avow is declare openly; N. avowal.
Random words
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stout | rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter |
genre | particular variety of art or literature |
distill | refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew |
scapegoat | someone who bears the blame for others; whipping boy; CF. escape+goat |
illusive | deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive |
implicit | understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust |
blunder | error; stupid mistake |
stratified | divided into classes; arranged into strata; V. stratify |
gerrymander | change voting district lines in order to favor a political party; N. CF. Elbridge Gerry + (sala)mander |
antediluvian | antiquated; extremely ancient |