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 |
|---|---|
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| impuissance | weakness |
| collected | gathered together |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |