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.

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glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
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acuitykeenness of perception
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
catalysta 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
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
gibeto utter taunting words
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution