GRE Word List
BRISTLE
a short stiff coarse hair or filament
The meaning of the word bristle is a short stiff coarse hair or filament.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
acuity | keenness of perception |
entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
impartial | not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally |
parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
gibe | to utter taunting words |
ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |