GRE Word List

CONTEXT

the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning

The meaning of the word context is the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning.

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WordMeaning
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
predecessorone that precedes
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
auxiliaryoffering or providing help