GRE Word List
AVUNCULAR
of or like an uncle
The meaning of the word avuncular is of or like an uncle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| relent | become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe |
| propellant | substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel) |
| mordant | biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit |
| falsify | make (something written) false by changing |
| dormer | window projecting upright from roof; CF. sleeping room |
| exodus | departure (of a large number of people) |
| outlandish | bizzare; peculiar; unconventional |
| suborn | persuade to act unlawfully (especially to commit perjury); N. subornation |
| whinny | neigh like a horse; CF. neigh: make the sound which horses make |
| zany | comic; crazy; N: clown; comical person (given to outlandish behavior) |
