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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|---|---|
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| 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'Γ©tat |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
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| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |