GRE Word List
BROOK
creek
The meaning of the word brook is creek.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
ligneous | of or resembling wood |
fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |
impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
stringent | tight |