GRE Word List
BRISTLE
short stiff hair; V: (hair or fur) stand up stiffly
The meaning of the word bristle is short stiff hair; V: (hair or fur) stand up stiffly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diverse | differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance |
| scruple | hesitate for ethical reasons; fret about; Ex. She did not scruple to read his diary; N: uneasy feeling arising from conscience; conscience |
| stoke | stir up a fire or furnace; feed plentifully |
| touchy | oversensitive; easily offended; irasible; delicate; needing delicate handling; Ex. touchy situation |
| desecrate | profane; violate the sanctity of |
| renown | fame; ADJ. renowned |
| prowess | extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle |
| impassioned | (of speech) filled with passion; fervent |
| heresy | opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic |
| conjure | cause to appear by magic; summon (a devil or a spirit) by magical power; practice magic (esp. by very quick movement of the hands); evoke; conjure up: bring into the mind; Ex. The magician conjured a rabbit out of his hat. |