GRE Word List
EXCHEQUER
treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer
The meaning of the word exchequer is treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| filigree | delicate ornamental lacelike metalwork |
| palpable | tangible; (of something bad) easily perceptible; obvious; Ex. palpable blunder |
| fray | brawl; fight; V: wear away or unravel by rubbing; have loose threads developing; cause to become worn out (a person's temper or nerves); CF. rub |
| exposure | risk, particularly of being exposed to disease or to the elements; unmasking; act of laying something open; Ex. exposure of governmental corruption |
| vulpine | like a fox; crafty |
| jest | playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully |
| philatelist | stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting |
| resort | turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N. |
| historical | connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not) |
| contortions | twistings; distortions; V. contort: twist violently out of shape; CF. contortionist |
