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

WordMeaning
nibbill
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow