GRE Word List
FOIST
insert improperly; impose upon another by coercion; palm off; pass off as genuine or worthy; CF. fist
The meaning of the word foist is insert improperly; impose upon another by coercion; palm off; pass off as genuine or worthy; CF. fist.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sound | in good condition; showing good judgment or good sense; thorough; complete; Ex. sound mind/investment/training |
| stratagem | deceptive scheme; clever trick |
| prophetic | of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet |
| askew | crookedly; slanted; at an angle |
| pessimism | belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic |
| inscrutable | difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious |
| periphery | outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town |
| surreptitious | done secretly; secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden |
| attribute | essential quality; V: ascribe; explain |
| exuberance | overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness; ADJ. exuberant: high-spirited and lively; growing abundantly and strongly |
