GRE Word List
DRIVEL
nonsense; foolishness; V: talk nonsense
The meaning of the word drivel is nonsense; foolishness; V: talk nonsense.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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punitive | punishing; Ex. punitive measures |
impalpable | imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible |
prestige | respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige |
umbrage | resentment; anger; sense of injury or insult; Ex. take umbrage at his rudeness |
dutiful | (of people or their behavior) respectful; obedient (filled with a sense of duty) |
crave | desire; want intensely |
mite | very small object or insect-like creature; small coin |
nuance | shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction |
rostrum | raised platform for speech-making; pulpit |
snuffle | sniffle; sniff repeatedly (in order to keep liquid from running out of the nose) |