GRE Word List

FRICTION

the rubbing of one body against another

The meaning of the word friction is the rubbing of one body against another.

Random words

WordMeaning
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
clamornoisy shouting
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie