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 |
|---|---|
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| navigable | deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| spare | not being used |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |