GRE Word List
CRAVEN
cowardly
The meaning of the word craven is cowardly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coercion | use of force to get someone to object; compelling; V. coerce |
| foul | very bad or disagreeable; very dirty; Ex. foul smell/flavor/temper/language/air/deed/weather/means; N. act against the rules; V. make or become foul; commit a foul |
| pharisee | Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person |
| crust | hard outer covering (as of earth or snow) |
| prowess | extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle |
| fictitious | imaginary; non-existent; purposely invented to deceive; untrue; Ex. fictitious name/boyfriend; CF. fictional |
| introvert | one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted |
| engross | occupy fully; absorb |
| sonic | of sound or its speed in air; CF. subsonic, supersonic |
| grouse | complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird |
