GRE Word List

CALLOUS

being hardened and thickened

The meaning of the word callous is being hardened and thickened.

Random words

WordMeaning
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
invoketo petition for help or support
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming