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
prepossessingcreating prejudice
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
underlyinglying beneath or below
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
panderto act as a pander
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster