GRE Word List

BASE

the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation

The meaning of the word base is the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation.

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WordMeaning
shoveto push along
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
fellskin
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
lodewaterway
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign