GRE Word List

CHAFF

the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain

The meaning of the word chaff is the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain.

Random words

WordMeaning
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
relegateto send into exile : banish
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting