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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| clown | farmer |
| categorical | absolute |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |