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.

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WordMeaning
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
nethersituated down or below : lower
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
lucremonetary gain : profit
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat