GRE Word List
EARN
gain for the performance of service or labor; gain (something that one deserves); deserve
The meaning of the word earn is gain for the performance of service or labor; gain (something that one deserves); deserve.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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linguistic | pertaining to language |
unexceptionable | entirely acceptable; not offering any basis for criticism |
consequential | self-important; significant; consequent; following as a result; Ex. consequential air; CF. subsequent |
demotic | of or pertaining to the people |
divulge | reveal |
befuddle | confuse thoroughly |
industrious | diligent; hard-working; N. industry |
aseptic | preventing infection; having a cleansing effect |
scheme | systematic plan; plot; clever dishonest plan; orderly arrangement of elements; Ex. health insurance scheme; Ex. a scheme to escape taxes; Ex. a color scheme; Ex. a story with no scheme; V: contrive a scheme |
modicum | limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate |