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
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy