GRE Word List
FORAY
raid; sudden raid or military advance; V.
The meaning of the word foray is raid; sudden raid or military advance; V..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effusion | pouring forth; unrestrained outpouring of feeling; V. effuse: pour out; ADJ. effusive: pouring forth; gushing |
| sedulous | diligent; assiduous; paying attention; N. sedulity |
| acme | peak; pinnacle; highest point |
| dysentery | inflammatory disorder of the lower intestinal tract |
| discord | conflict; lack of harmony; dissonance (when musical notes are played) |
| agenda | items of business at a meeting |
| rationale | fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action |
| politic | prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised |
| self-righteous | sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic |
| glacial | like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg |