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
Word | Meaning |
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withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
runic | any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries |
condign | deserved |
futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
grudging | unwilling |
buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |