GRE Word List
ESPOUSE
adopt; support (an idea or aim); marry; N. espousal
The meaning of the word espouse is adopt; support (an idea or aim); marry; N. espousal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| protean | able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will |
| invective | abuse |
| multiplicity | state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element |
| materialism | preoccupation with physical comforts and things; excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters) |
| slapdash | hasty and careless; haphazard; sloppy(carelessly done) |
| lassitude | languor; weariness; listlessness |
| tedium | boredom; weariness; ADJ. tedious |
| subpoena | writ(written command issued by a court) summoning a witness to appear in court; V: summon with a subpoena |
| lode | metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore) |
| overwhelm | (of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief |
