GRE Word List
ERRANT
behaving wrongly
The meaning of the word errant is behaving wrongly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| subterfuge | deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| brood | the young of an animal or a family of young |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |