GRE Word List
COMBUSTIBLE
easily burned; N. CF. combustion
The meaning of the word combustible is easily burned; N. CF. combustion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| transcribe | copy; write a copy of; N. transcription |
| transpose | reverse the order or position of |
| optometrist | one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects |
| palm | conceal in the palm of the hand; palm off: pass off; Ex. palm off some bad oranges onto the lady/the painting as a real Renoir |
| primp | groom oneself with care; adorn oneself |
| embezzlement | taking for one's own use in violation of trust; stealing (of money placed in one's care) |
| arable | fit for growing crops; Ex. arable land |
| eddy | swirling current of water, air, etc.; V. |
| reprisal | retaliation |
| strew | spread randomly; sprinkle; scatter; Ex. flower girl strewing rose petals |
