GRE Word List
ESTEEM
respect; value; judge; N.
The meaning of the word esteem is respect; value; judge; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stench | strong foul odor; reek; stink |
| fluted | having vertical parallel grooves (as in a pillar); V. flute: make long parallel inward curves in; N. flute: long rounded groove incised on the shaft of a column |
| equilibrium | balance of opposing forces; balance of the mind; equanimity |
| amalgamate | (of societies or groups) combine; unite in one body |
| commandeer | take (private property) for military use without needing permission or giving payment; draft for military purposes |
| maleficient | doing evil; N. maleficience |
| spate | sudden flood or rush; Ex. spate of accidents |
| fuddle | make stupid or confused as with alcholic drink; N. in a fuddle: confused |
| mendacious | lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity |
| sacrilegious | desecrating; profane; N. sacrilege: desecration, misuse, or theft of something sacred |