GRE Word List
CHECK
to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
The meaning of the word check is to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feint | something feigned |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| spare | not being used |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| postulate | demand |