GRE Word List
BAIT
to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
The meaning of the word bait is to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
heed | to pay attention |
ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
debut | a first appearance |
transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |