GRE Word List
FORD
place where a river can be crossed on foot; V.
The meaning of the word ford is place where a river can be crossed on foot; V..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contrive | invent or fabricate in a clever way (by improvisation); manage; Ex. contrive to attract his attention |
| vapid | lacking liveliness; dull and unimaginative; insipid and flavorless; Ex. vapid lecture |
| slur | pronounce indistinctly; speak indistinctly; mumble |
| nuptial | related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony |
| sinewy | (of meat) tough; strong and firm; muscular; N. sinew: tendon; strong cord connecting a muscle to a bone |
| bolt | door bar; fastening pin or screw; length of fabric; large roll of cloth; V: dash or dart off; fasten (a door); gobble down |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution |
| epitome | perfect example or embodiment; brief summary; Ex. epitome of good manners; V. epitomize: make an epitome of; be an epitome of; embody |
| stealth | action of moving secretly or unseen; slyness; sneakiness; secretiveness; ADJ. stealthy |
| pestle | tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar |
