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
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
hardybold
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought