GRE Word List
EXPOUND
explain
The meaning of the word expound is explain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |