GRE Word List
CORRODE
to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
The meaning of the word corrode is to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |