GRE Word List
GIBBERISH
nonsense; nonsensical or unintelligible talk or writing; babbling
The meaning of the word gibberish is nonsense; nonsensical or unintelligible talk or writing; babbling.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cede | yield (title or territory) to (esp. after losing a war); surrender formally; N. cession |
| credential | evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court. |
| implication | something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating |
| extort | wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant |
| prim | proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper |
| untenable | (of a position, esp. in an argument) indefensible; not able to be maintained |
| harbor | give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge |
| miasma | swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence |
| reduce | diminish; bring to a weaker or more difficult condition; demote; lower in rank; separate into components by analysis; Ex. reduced to the ranks; Ex. reduce the house to rubble; N. reduction |
| traduce | expose to slander |
