GRE Word List
DUCTILE
capable of being drawn out (see draw
The meaning of the word ductile is capable of being drawn out (see draw.
Random words
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ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
puerile | juvenile |
necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |