GRE Word List
COW
terrorize; intimidate
The meaning of the word cow is terrorize; intimidate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paraphernalia | equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry |
| smirk | conceited smile; offensively self-satisfied smile (often at someone else's misfortune); V. |
| sophisticated | worldly wise and urbane; refined; complex; N. sophistication; V. sophisticate |
| bequeath | leave to someone by means of a will; hand down in his will; N. bequest |
| buffet | strike forcefully; slap; batter; knock out; N: table with food set out for people to server themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set |
| glimmer | shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope |
| cogent | convincing |
| sordid | filthy; foul; base; vile; Ex. sordid bed/story |
| prophylactic | used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease |
| incentive | spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity |