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 |
|---|---|
| asunder | into parts |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |