GRE Word List
FRAIL
weak; N. frailty
The meaning of the word frail is weak; N. frailty.
Random words
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buffet | strike forcefully; slap; batter; knock out; N: table with food set out for people to server themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set |
consign | send to a person or place for sale; deliver officially; entrust; put into the care of another; set apart (for a special purpose); N. consignment; CF. consignor, consignee |
callus | area of thick hard skin |
exertion | effort; expenditure of much physical work; V. exert oneself: make a great effort |
desultory | aimless; haphazard; digressing at random |
exquisite | delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry |
impeach | charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility |
retinue | following; attendants |
sprightly | lively |
comprehensive | broad; including a lot or everything; thorough; inclusive |