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 |
|---|---|
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| implication | something implied: such as |