GRE Word List
GAWK
stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe
The meaning of the word gawk is stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gale | windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter |
| entice | lure; persuade to do (something wrong); attract; tempt |
| license | official or legal permission; latitude of action or speech; excessive freedom that causes harm or damage; V. |
| consistency | absence of contradictions; uniformity; degree of thickness or firmness; Ex. consistency of thick cream; CF. viscous |
| repulse | reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion |
| blight | plant disease; V: infect with blight; ruin; destroy |
| comestible | something fit to be eaten |
| emblazon | ornament richly (a shield or flag); N. emblazonment |
| cordial | warmly friendly; gracious; heartfelt; Ex. cordial welcome |
| suborn | persuade to act unlawfully (especially to commit perjury); N. subornation |
