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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| deranged | mentally unsound : crazy |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| trance | stupor |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'état |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |