GRE Word List
CURTAIL
shorten; reduce
The meaning of the word curtail is shorten; reduce.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gerontology | study of the sociological phenomena associated with old age |
| luminous | shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs |
| vagary | capricious happening; caprice; whim; CF. wander |
| preeminent | outstanding; superior |
| qualified | limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify |
| eccentric | irregular; odd; unconventional; whimsical; bizarre; not concentric |
| humble | of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others |
| 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 |
| forum | public square of an ancient Roman city; public place for open discussion; court of law |
| auroral | pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis |
