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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yena strong desire or propensity
blemishto spoil by a flaw
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
oculistophthalmologist
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence