GRE Word List
EXPOUND
explain
The meaning of the word expound is explain.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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mollycoddle | pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively |
gazette | official periodical publication; newspaper |
fulsome | disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire |
grate | make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace |
mercantile | concerning trade or merchants |
numismatist | person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals |
foreshadow | give an indication beforehand; be a sign of (what is coming); portend; prefigure |
plaster | paste that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls; V. |
cavil | quibble; make frivolous objections; find fault unnecessarily |
piquant | pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help |