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
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
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motea small particle : speck
dismissto permit or cause to leave
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
understateto represent as less than is the case