GRE Word List
BRAID
plait; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; N: braided segment (as of hair)
The meaning of the word braid is plait; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; N: braided segment (as of hair).
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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sheaf | bundle of stalks of grain; any bundle of things tied together |
enliven | make lively or spirited; animate |
brusque | blunt; abrupt; curt; not wanting to waste time being nice |
imposture | assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor |
foppish | vain about dress and appearance; N. fop: man who takes too much interest in his clothes and appearance |
sentient | capable of sensation and conscious; aware; sensitive; Ex. sentient creature; N. sentience |
superfluous | excessive; overabundant; unnecessary; N. superfluity |
granary | storehouse for grain |
precedent | preceding (in time, rank, etc.) |
ravel | fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist |