GRE Word List
EUGENIC
pertaining to the improvement of race; N. eugenics: study of hereditary improvement of the human race
The meaning of the word eugenic is pertaining to the improvement of race; N. eugenics: study of hereditary improvement of the human race.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impenitent | not repentant |
| supererogatory | superfluous; more than needed or demanded |
| muddle | confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion |
| sledge | large sled drawn by work animals |
| assurance | firm statement that something is certainly true; promise or pledge; certainty; confidence in one's own ability; self-confidence; Ex. In spite of all his assurances, he did not come back; Ex. assurance of his loyalty; Ex. The teacher lacked assurance in fron of his class; V. assure; tell firmly with confidence; ensure; make (something) certain to heappen; make (someone) feel sure; give confidence to; ADJ. assured: self-assured; confident in one's own ability; showing certainty |
| document | provide written evidence (for a claim); record with documents; N. |
| salacious | lascivious; lustful; Ex. salacious monk |
| exploit | make use of, sometimes unjustly; N. exploitation |
| regale | entertain |
| grisly | ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies |
