GRE Word List
COGNATE
having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N.
The meaning of the word cognate is having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antecede | precede |
| abstain | refrain; withhold from participation; intentionally not use one's vote |
| bicker | quarrel |
| delusive | deceptive; likely to delude; misleading; raising vain hopes; Ex. delusive promises |
| rakish | jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle. |
| fortuitous | accidental; by chance; N. fortuity |
| grunt | utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N. |
| hinterlands | back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland |
| draw | choosing of a lot or card |
| implacable | incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy |