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 |
|---|---|
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |