GRE Word List
FOPPISH
foolish
The meaning of the word foppish is foolish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |