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.

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discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
warrantsanction
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
facadethe front of a building