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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| overweening | arrogant |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |