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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WordMeaning
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
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manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
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snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
sentinelsentry
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner