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

WordMeaning
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
tawnyof the color tawny
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
reparteea quick and witty reply
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances