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
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
miragean optical (see optical
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as