GRE Word List
CONVERSANT
familiar with; having knowledge of
The meaning of the word conversant is familiar with; having knowledge of.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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physiognomy | face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features |
smear | spread or cover with a sticky substance; N: mark made by smearing |
sanction | approve; ratify; N: permission; penalty intended to enforce compliance |
filth | dirty matter; ADJ. filthy |
militate | work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier |
pronounced | distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp |
smattering | slight knowledge; small scattered number or amount; Ex. smattering of German |
encompass | surround; include; Ex. His activities encompass publishing and computers. |
stump | base of a tree trunk left after the rest has been cut down; V: walk in a heavy manner; baffle; puzzle |
inept | unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate |