GRE Word List
BARB
sharp projection from fishhook, arrow, or other object; openly cutting remark
The meaning of the word barb is sharp projection from fishhook, arrow, or other object; openly cutting remark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catechism | book for religious instruction in question-and-answer form; religious instruction by question and answer; V. catechize |
| gnarl | protruding knot on a tree; V. |
| rational | (of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical |
| reminiscent | suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence |
| debut | debut; first public appearance; formal presentation of a young woman to society |
| forbearance | patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison |
| cognate | having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N. |
| ruthless | pitiless; merciless; cruel |
| hallowed | blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy |
| traverse | go through or across |
