GRE Word List
EVOKE
to call forth or up: such as
The meaning of the word evoke is to call forth or up: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |