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 |
|---|---|
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |