GRE Word List
CARNAL
fleshly; sensual; concerning the desires of the body
The meaning of the word carnal is fleshly; sensual; concerning the desires of the body.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plane | carpenter's tool for smoothing and leveling wood; V. CF. flat |
| cleave | split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven |
| allure | entice; attract; tempt |
| baleful | evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look |
| thrifty | careful about money; economical; N. thrift |
| avid | greedy; extremely eager for; Ex. avid learner; N. avidity |
| wizened | shriveled; withered; Ex. wizened apple/old lady |
| improvident | thriftless; not providing for the future |
| confidential | spoken or written in secret; trusted with private matters; Ex. confidential secretary |
| dys- | abnormal; impaired |
