GRE Word List
FRET
be annoyed or vexed; Ex. fret over your poor grades; N: irritation of mind; ADJ. fretful
The meaning of the word fret is be annoyed or vexed; Ex. fret over your poor grades; N: irritation of mind; ADJ. fretful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| earmark | set aside (money or time) for a particular purpose |
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| projectile | missile; fired or thrown object (such as stone or bullet) |
| jest | playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully |
| harass | annoy by repeated attacks |
| obstetrician | physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife |
| confide | tell in confidence (to a person one trusts); be confident about |
| propulsive | driving forward; N. propulsion |
| cater | provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind) |
| rile | irritate; vex; muddy |
