GRE Word List
BRAVE
face courageously; Ex. brave the storm
The meaning of the word brave is face courageously; Ex. brave the storm.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subordinate | occupying a lower rank; inferior; submissive; N. V: put in a lower rank or class |
| rave | overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic |
| glean | gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty |
| contraband | illegal trade; smuggling; smuggled goods; ADJ. |
| slink | move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush) |
| chastise | punish as by beating; criticize severely |
| retort | quick sharp reply; V. |
| knell | tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V. |
| appall | dismay; shock deeply |
| succor | assist (someone in difficulty); aid; comfort; N. |
