GRE Word List

GALLOWS

a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged

The meaning of the word gallows is a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged.

Random words

WordMeaning
sophistphilosopher
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
provenanceorigin
cremateto subject to cremation
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
ligneousof or resembling wood
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
transcendentaltranscendent