GRE Word List

DOSSIER

a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject

The meaning of the word dossier is a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject.

Random words

WordMeaning
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
shoveto push along