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 |
|---|---|
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| odds | the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances |