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 |
|---|---|
| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |