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
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped