GRE Word List
CASTE
one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society; social stratification; prestige
The meaning of the word caste is one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society; social stratification; prestige.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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interrogate | question closely; cross-examine; cross-question |
harangue | long, passionate, and vehement speech; V. |
mandatory | obligatory; compulsory; of a mandate |
ashen | ash-colored; deadly pale |
grumble | complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N. |
abortive | unsuccessful; fruitless |
gradation | series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression |
natal | connected with birth; CF. prenatal; CF. postnatal |
fluke | unlikely occurrence; stroke of fortune; accidental stroke of good luck; ADJ. fluky |
exhale | breathe out; OP. inhale |