GRE Word List
BETRAY
be unfaithful; reveal (unconsciously or unwillingly); Ex. Her trembling hands betray her anxiety.
The meaning of the word betray is be unfaithful; reveal (unconsciously or unwillingly); Ex. Her trembling hands betray her anxiety..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quack | charlatan; impostor |
| scorch | sear; N. |
| proviso | stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision |
| puny | tiny; weak; insignificant |
| unsullied | untarnished; CF. sully |
| nominal | in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint |
| drip | fall or let fall in drops; shed drops; N: action or sound of falling in drops; liquid that falls in drops |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
| raiment | clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear. |
| valedictory | pertaining to farewell; N: farewell address (esp. at graduation exercises) |