GRE Word List
BROOK
tolerate; endure; Ex. brook no interference; N: small stream
The meaning of the word brook is tolerate; endure; Ex. brook no interference; N: small stream.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| introspective | looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination |
| unsullied | untarnished; CF. sully |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
| sacrilegious | desecrating; profane; N. sacrilege: desecration, misuse, or theft of something sacred |
| facilitate | help bring about; make less difficult |
| inert | inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state |
| apathy | lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic |
| beguile | deceive; mislead or delude; cheat; pass time pleasantly; charm or attract; Ex. beguiling smile |
| trilogy | group of three related works (connected by a shared subject but each complete in itself) |
| defoliate | destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant |
