GRE Word List
CARRION
rotting flesh of a dead body; CF. vulture
The meaning of the word carrion is rotting flesh of a dead body; CF. vulture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bicker | quarrel |
| scurvy | contemptible; despicable; N: disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C |
| swear | vow; promise; use profane oaths; use offensive words |
| depravity | extreme corruption; wickedness; V. deprave |
| prim | proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper |
| puissant | powerful; strong; potent; N. puissance: power |
| abscond | depart secretly and hide |
| restitution | returning something (lost or stolen) to the rightful owner; reparation; indemnification; compensation for loss, damage, or injury |
| headstrong | willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive' |
| queasy | experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy |
