GRE Word List
BUFFET
a blow especially with the hand
The meaning of the word buffet is a blow especially with the hand.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |