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
primethe second of the canonical hours
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God