GRE Word List
CONTRABAND
illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
The meaning of the word contraband is illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| congenial | pleasant |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| overthrow | overturn |