GRE Word List
DRAFT
first rough form; conscription; draught; V: make a draft of; conscript
The meaning of the word draft is first rough form; conscription; draught; V: make a draft of; conscript.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| percussion | striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion |
| blush | become red in the face (from embarrassment or shame); become red or rosy; N. |
| obliterate | destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village |
| snivel | complain or whine tearfully; run at the nose; snuffle; Ex. Don't come back sniveling to me. |
| castigation | punishment; severe criticism or disapproval |
| quisling | traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling |
| loath | reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go. |
| thrash | beat with a whip or flail; defeat utterly; talk about thoroughly in order to find the answer; move wildly or violently; Ex. The fishes thrashed about in the net. |
| potable | suitable for drinking; drinkable |
| laity | laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy |
