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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exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
representationalone that represents: such as
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
overweeningarrogant
gnomemaxim
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy