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 |
|---|---|
| impede | hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block |
| palatial | of or suitable for a palace; magnificent |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
| aureole | sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light |
| rehabilitate | restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of |
| languid | lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless |
| mulct | defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy |
| interminable | endless |
| aver | state confidently; declare as true |
| marginal | of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability |
