GRE Word List

BELABOR

to attack verbally

The meaning of the word belabor is to attack verbally.

Random words

WordMeaning
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
bitterbeing, 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