GRE Word List

DECOY

a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture

The meaning of the word decoy is a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture.

Random words

WordMeaning
lanknot well filled out : slender
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
blueslow spirits : melancholy
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread