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 |
|---|---|
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| torque | a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |