GRE Word List
BACKSLIDE
revert (to bad habits); N. reverter
The meaning of the word backslide is revert (to bad habits); N. reverter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swamp | wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid |
| flush | redden; blush; flow suddenly and abundantly; wash out by a rapid brief flow of water; N: reddish tinge; blush; brief rush; rush of strong feeling; Ex. flush of pride; ADJ: having surfaces in the same plane; even; blushing |
| embitter | make bitter; fill with painful or bitter feelings; make sad and angry; Ex. He was embittered by many disappointments. |
| miniature | small model; small painting; ADJ: small |
| peruse | read through with care; N. perusal |
| foppish | vain about dress and appearance; N. fop: man who takes too much interest in his clothes and appearance |
| cordon | extended line of men or fortifications to prevent access or egress; (Ÿî±úżĄŒ °Ü”ć¶û čŰÀž·Î °ÉÄĄŽÂ) ÀćœÄ žźș»; V. |
| enunciate | announce; proclaim; utter or speak, especially distinctly; pronounce clearly; articulate; Ex. This theory was first enunciated by him. |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
| offhand | casual; done without prior thought or preparation |
