GRE Word List

ERODE

to diminish or destroy by degrees:

The meaning of the word erode is to diminish or destroy by degrees:.

Random words

WordMeaning
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
abortiveprematurely born
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
antithesisthe direct opposite