GRE Word List

CARPING

marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism

The meaning of the word carping is marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism.

Random words

WordMeaning
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
franticemotionally out of control
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
compilationthe act or process of compiling
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry