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 |
|---|---|
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |