GRE Word List
CHAFF
worthless products of an endeavor; husk(outer seed cover) separated from grain; Ex. separate the wheat from the chaff
The meaning of the word chaff is worthless products of an endeavor; husk(outer seed cover) separated from grain; Ex. separate the wheat from the chaff.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| belabor | harp on; dwell on tediously; explain or go over excessively or to a ridiculous degree; assail verbally; beat severely; attack physically |
| philatelist | stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting |
| bliss | complete happiness; ADJ. blissful |
| arraign | charge in court; indict |
| idiosyncrasy | individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic |
| crust | hard outer covering (as of earth or snow) |
| distinct | clearly different; clearly noticed |
| dishonor | disgrace; N. ADJ. dishonorable |
| chuckle | laugh quietly |
| precedent | preceding (in time, rank, etc.) |