GRE Word List
BITTER
having a sharp biting taste; causing sharp pain to the body or mind; filled with resentment, disappointment, or other unpleasant feelings; Ex. bitter wind/sorrow/tears
The meaning of the word bitter is having a sharp biting taste; causing sharp pain to the body or mind; filled with resentment, disappointment, or other unpleasant feelings; Ex. bitter wind/sorrow/tears.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| homespun | domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy |
| unwonted | unaccustomed; unusual; Ex. He arrived with unwonted punctuality. |
| manipulate | operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative |
| imposture | assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor |
| stoke | stir up a fire or furnace; feed plentifully |
| comity | courtesy; civility; Ex. comity of nations |
| immutable | unchangeable |
| predilection | preference; partiality |
| taciturn | habitually silent; talking little |
| shyster | lawyer using questionable methods; unscrupulous practioner |
