GRE Word List
FORFEIT
something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture
The meaning of the word forfeit is something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| laborious | demanding much work or care; tedious |
| proliferate | grow rapidly (in numbers); spread; multiply; N. proliferation |
| stamina | power of endurance; strength; staying power |
| adventitious | accidental; casual; happening by chance |
| loath | reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go. |
| symmetry | arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity; ADJ. symmetrical |
| disdain | treat with scorn or contempt |
| jingoist | extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism |
| recreant | disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person |
| ignite | kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to |