GRE Word List
ERODE
eat away; wear away gradually by abrasion; Ex. The sea erodes the rocks.
The meaning of the word erode is eat away; wear away gradually by abrasion; Ex. The sea erodes the rocks..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pristine | unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition |
| solicitor | lawyer in the lower court of law |
| stodgy | dull; stuffy; boringly conservative; Ex. stodgy book |
| besiege | surround with armed forces; harass (with requests); annoy continually |
| agitate | stir up; disturb |
| euphony | sweet sound; ADJ. euphonious |
| appease | pacify or soothe; Ex. appease a crying baby; N. appeasement |
| remit | transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment |
| nomadic | wandering; N. nomad: tribe who migrates from place to place |
| presentiment | premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear |
