GRE Word List
FORSWEAR
renounce under oath; abandon; make a solemn promise to give up; CF. abjure
The meaning of the word forswear is renounce under oath; abandon; make a solemn promise to give up; CF. abjure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vociferous | clamorous; noisy; V. vociferate: cry out loudly (when complaining) |
| intangible | not able to be perceived by touch; vague |
| annals | records arranged in yearly parts; history |
| rife | (of something bad) widespread; abundant; current |
| omnipresent | universally present; ubiquitous |
| hamper | obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: 식료품이나 의복 등을 담는 바구니 |
| callow | youthful; immature; inexperienced |
| prohibitive | so high as to prohibit purchase or use; tending to prevent the purchase or use of something; prohibiting; inclined to prevent or forbid; Ex. prohibitive tax |
| forum | public square of an ancient Roman city; public place for open discussion; court of law |
| cistern | reservoir or water tank |