GRE Word List
BEGUILE
deceive; mislead or delude; cheat; pass time pleasantly; charm or attract; Ex. beguiling smile
The meaning of the word beguile is deceive; mislead or delude; cheat; pass time pleasantly; charm or attract; Ex. beguiling smile.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| resilient | elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune) |
| recess | pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive |
| callus | area of thick hard skin |
| luminous | shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs |
| tractable | docile; easily managed; (of something) easily changed or molded; N. tractability |
| wistful | sadly thoughtful (because of desires or memories); sadly pensive; vaguely longing |
| generate | cause; produce; create |
| coy | shy (flirtatiously); showing a (pretended) lack of self-confidence; modest; coquettish; CF. job offer를 받았을 때 |
| obviate | make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need |
| imbecility | weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool |