GRE Word List

BEWARE

to be on one's guard

The meaning of the word beware is to be on one's guard.

Random words

WordMeaning
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
pryto look closely or inquisitively
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
implodeto burst inward
catechismoral instruction
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic