GRE Word List
BOUT
a spell or period of activity: such as
The meaning of the word bout is a spell or period of activity: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vertebrate | any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |