GRE Word List

DRIBBLE

to issue sporadically and in small bits

The meaning of the word dribble is to issue sporadically and in small bits.

Random words

WordMeaning
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)