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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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 |