GRE Word List
COZEN
cheat; hoodwink; swindle
The meaning of the word cozen is cheat; hoodwink; swindle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accommodate | oblige or help someone; adjust or bring into harmony; adapt; make enough space for; ADJ. accommodative; CF. accomodating: helpful and obliging |
| altruistic | unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism |
| comprise | include; consist of |
| usury | lending money at illegal high rates of interest |
| ineffectual | not effective; not having a desired effect; weak |
| disparage | belittle |
| accost | approach and speak first to a person |
| fit | sudden outburst of an illness or feeling; convulsion caused by epilepsy |
| decollete | (of a dress) having a low-cut neckline; CF. decolletage: low neckline (on a dress) |
| mongrel | plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ. |