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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |