GRE Word List
BITING
having the power to bite
The meaning of the word biting is having the power to bite.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| lionize | to treat as an object of great interest or importance |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |