GRE Word List

BOLSTER

a long pillow or cushion

The meaning of the word bolster is a long pillow or cushion.

Random words

WordMeaning
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
overwhelmupset