GRE Word List

COGNATE

of the same or similar nature : generically alike

The meaning of the word cognate is of the same or similar nature : generically alike.

Random words

WordMeaning
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
accessiblecapable of being reached
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush