GRE Word List

CODDLE

to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point

The meaning of the word coddle is to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point.

Random words

WordMeaning
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
raimentclothing
submergeto put under water
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind