GRE Word List
FORTE
one's strong point
The meaning of the word forte is one's strong point.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |