GRE Word List
COLLATERAL
property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
The meaning of the word collateral is property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| conflagration | fire |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |