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 |
|---|---|
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| integrate | to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| resign | relegate |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| regime | regimen |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |