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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fortuitousoccurring by chance
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
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juncturea point of time
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement