GRE Word List
BOOKISH
fond of books and reading
The meaning of the word bookish is fond of books and reading.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| braid | plait; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; N: braided segment (as of hair) |
| galley | low ship with sails (rowed along by slaves) |
| nib | beak(bill); pen point |
| subversive | tending to overthrow or ruin; V. subvert: overthrow completely (an established system); destroy completely; CF. undermine ? |
| tipple | drink (alcoholic beverages) frequently; N: alcoholic drink |
| nonsense | speech or writing with no meaning; foolish behavior or language; Ex. make (a) nonsense of: spoil; cause to fail |
| reaper | one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop |
| embroider | decorate with needlework; ornament (a story) with fancy or fictitious details; embellish |
| erudite | (of a person or book) learned; full of learning; scholarly; N. erudition |
| labyrinth | maze |