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 |
|---|---|
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| uncanny | seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie |