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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
