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

WordMeaning
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
suppliantsupplicant
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous