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

WordMeaning
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
badinageplayful repartee : banter