GRE Word List
FORTHRIGHT
free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
The meaning of the word forthright is free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |