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.

Random words

WordMeaning
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress