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 |
|---|---|
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |