GRE Word List

GIRTH

a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back

The meaning of the word girth is a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back.

Random words

WordMeaning
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
armadaa fleet of warships
emulateto strive to equal or excel
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
requiteto make return for : repay
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil