GRE Word List

GOUGE

a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section

The meaning of the word gouge is a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section.

Random words

WordMeaning
understateto represent as less than is the case
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
validateto make legally valid : ratify
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice