GRE Word List
DINGY
(of things and place) dirty and dull; Ex. dingy street/curtain
The meaning of the word dingy is (of things and place) dirty and dull; Ex. dingy street/curtain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pedestal | support or base as for a pillar or statue |
| debase | degrade; reduce in quality or value; degenerate; lower in esteem; disgrace; N. debasement |
| odyssey | long, eventful, adventurous journey |
| tensile | capable of being stretched; of tension; Ex. tensile rubber |
| knead | mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough |
| chuckle | laugh quietly |
| martial | warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law |
| bigotry | stubborn intolerance |
| pinch | squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger |
| problematic | causing a problem; open to doubt; doubtful; unsettled; questionable; Ex. Whether the arena will ever be completed is problematic. |