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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| proxy | the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another |
| plumb | a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction |
| infer | to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |