GRE Word List

GAMELY

a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other

The meaning of the word gamely is a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other.

Random words

WordMeaning
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate