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
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
poreto gaze intently
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies