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
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
armadaa fleet of warships
nutritiousnourishing
disputatiousinclined to dispute
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
cursiverunning
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology