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
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
incarcerateto put in prison
savoryhaving savor: such as