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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
