GRE Word List
BESET
to set or stud with or as if with ornaments
The meaning of the word beset is to set or stud with or as if with ornaments.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| overthrow | overturn |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| defer | put off |
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |