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 |
|---|---|
| anarchy | absence of governing body; state of disorder |
| infallible | unerring; never making mistakes |
| heckler | person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech) |
| wean | accustom a baby not to nurse; accustom (the young of a mammal) to take nourishment other than by suckling; give up a cherished activity; cause to gradually leave (an interest or habit); Ex. wean oneself from cigarettes |
| audacious | daring; bold; N. audacity |
| inept | unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate |
| confound | confuse; puzzle |
| categorical | without exceptions; made without any doubt in mind; unqualified; absolute |
| visage | face; appearance |
| meteoric | like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor |