GRE Word List

CONFINE

something (such as borders or walls) that encloses

The meaning of the word confine is something (such as borders or walls) that encloses.

Random words

WordMeaning
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
pedestriancommonplace
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as