GRE Word List
FREEBOOTER
pirate
The meaning of the word freebooter is pirate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| 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 |
| passe | past one's prime |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| exegesis | exposition |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |