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
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
suitorone that petitions or entreats
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
dys-abnormal
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration