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 |
|---|---|
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| grouch | a fit of bad temper |