GRE Word List
ELASTIC
capable of recovering size and shape after deformation
The meaning of the word elastic is capable of recovering size and shape after deformation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gallows | a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| mischance | bad luck |
| gracious | marked by kindness and courtesy |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |