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 |
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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 |