GRE Word List
CROTCHETY
(of someone old) eccentric; odd; whimsical; bad-tempered; N. crotchet: odd or whimsical notion
The meaning of the word crotchety is (of someone old) eccentric; odd; whimsical; bad-tempered; N. crotchet: odd or whimsical notion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disfigure | mar the appearance of; spoil |
| gossamer | sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb |
| unanimity | complete agreement; ADJ. unanimous |
| impending | nearing; approaching; about to happen |
| amend | correct; change ; generally for the better |
| shaving | very thin piece, usually of wood (cut from a surface with a sharp blade) |
| tertiary | third in order or rank |
| encumber | burden; N. encumbrance |
| emblazon | ornament richly (a shield or flag); N. emblazonment |
| furtive | stealthy; quiet and secret (trying to escape notice); sneaky; Ex. furtive glance |
