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
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
conventionagreement