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
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies