GRE Word List
GLEAN
to gather grain or other produce left by reapers
The meaning of the word glean is to gather grain or other produce left by reapers.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| haven | harbor |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |