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.

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WordMeaning
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
emetican agent that induces vomiting
savoryhaving savor: such as
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe