GRE Word List

CLOUT

a piece of cloth or leather : rag

The meaning of the word clout is a piece of cloth or leather : rag.

Random words

WordMeaning
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
harassexhaust