GRE Word List
FEUD
bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
The meaning of the word feud is bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cabal | small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests |
| clipper | sailing vessel built for great speed |
| congeal | freeze; coagulate |
| sophomoric | immature; half-baked; like a sophomore |
| pernicious | very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia |
| acidulous | slightly sour (in taste or manner); sharp; caustic |
| vestige | trace; remains; Ex. vestiges of some ancient religion |
| cower | shrink quivering as from fear; cringe |
| comport | bear one's self; behave; Ex. comport oneself; N. comportment |
| surmise | guess; N. |
