GRE Word List
GAIT
manner of walking or running; speed
The meaning of the word gait is manner of walking or running; speed.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hostage | person who is kept as a prisoner by an enemy so that the other side will do what the enemy demands |
| hibernal | wintry; wintery; of or like winter |
| acquittal | deliverance from a charge; V. acquit: free from a charge or accusation; discharge from a duty; conduct (oneself) in a specified manner |
| capacious | spacious |
| offensive | attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense |
| overwhelm | (of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief |
| adorn | decorate |
| whine | complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication) |
| gush | (of liquid) pour out in large quantities from a hole; make an excessive display of feeling (without true feeling); Ex. Blood gushed from the wound. |
| clientele | body of customers |
