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 |
|---|---|
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
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| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| accessible | capable of being reached |
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