GRE Word List
FALLIBLE
liable to be erroneous
The meaning of the word fallible is liable to be erroneous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| insuperable | incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| portly | dignified |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |