GRE Word List
CONTEST
strive
The meaning of the word contest is strive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tactile | perceptible by touch : tangible |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |