GRE Word List

CANVASS

to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments

The meaning of the word canvass is to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments.

Random words

WordMeaning
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
rigto fit out with rigging
emanateto come out from a source
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush