GRE Word List

FORAY

a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid

The meaning of the word foray is a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid.

Random words

WordMeaning
impetusa driving force : impulse
traverseto go or travel across or over
legenda story coming down from the past
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed