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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rave | to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| saturate | to satisfy fully : satiate |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |