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
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
receptiveable or inclined to receive
deviouswandering
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
throespang
copiousyielding something abundantly
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish