GRE Word List
GILD
cover with a thin layer of gold
The meaning of the word gild is cover with a thin layer of gold.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| presumptuous | going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties |
| trifling | trivial; unimportant |
| repulse | reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion |
| exiguous | small in amount; minute |
| erratic | odd; irregular in movement or behavior; unpredictable |
| assurance | firm statement that something is certainly true; promise or pledge; certainty; confidence in one's own ability; self-confidence; Ex. In spite of all his assurances, he did not come back; Ex. assurance of his loyalty; Ex. The teacher lacked assurance in fron of his class; V. assure; tell firmly with confidence; ensure; make (something) certain to heappen; make (someone) feel sure; give confidence to; ADJ. assured: self-assured; confident in one's own ability; showing certainty |
| insurgent | rebellious; N. |
| intimidate | frighten; N. intimidation |
| homely | not good-looking; unattractive |
| mutinous | unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer |
