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 |
|---|---|
| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| inopportune | inconvenient |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| extrovert | a person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| acetic | vinegary |