GRE Word List
DREGS
sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
The meaning of the word dregs is sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| frail | easily led into evil |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| cursive | running |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |