GRE Word List
CULL
pick out from others (to kill the weakest members); reject; select; collect (information); N.
The meaning of the word cull is pick out from others (to kill the weakest members); reject; select; collect (information); N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elysium | place or condition of bliss |
| quixotic | idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote |
| industrious | diligent; hard-working; N. industry |
| consonant | harmonious; in agreement; N. |
| presage | foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen |
| debauch | corrupt morally; seduce from virtue; N. debauchery: wild behavior (with sex and alcohol) |
| abyss | enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit |
| histrionic | theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior |
| placate | pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease |
| filibuster | block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter |