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

WordMeaning
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
nutritiousnourishing
meleea confused struggle
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
gushto issue copiously or violently
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush