GRE Word List

CONTEST

strive

The meaning of the word contest is strive.

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WordMeaning
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
condescendto assume an air of superiority
boostto push or shove up from below