GRE Word List
CALDRON
a large kettle or boiler
The meaning of the word caldron is a large kettle or boiler.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |