GRE Word List
CRAVE
to ask for earnestly : beg
The meaning of the word crave is to ask for earnestly : beg.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |