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
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
vendettablood feud
sybaritevoluptuary
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack