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
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
retractto draw back or in
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
applicationan act of applying:
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved