GRE Word List
GRAZE
(of an animal) feed on growing grass; cause (an animal) to feed on grass; scrape (esp. the skin) or touch lightly in passing; brush; Ex. We can't graze the cattle till summer; N: surface wound
The meaning of the word graze is (of an animal) feed on growing grass; cause (an animal) to feed on grass; scrape (esp. the skin) or touch lightly in passing; brush; Ex. We can't graze the cattle till summer; N: surface wound.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thwart | block or hinder; baffle; frustrate |
| forbearance | patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison |
| perquisite | any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car |
| meddlesome | interfering; V. meddle: interfere |
| quay | dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats) |
| implode | burst inward; CF. vaccum tube |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| infinitesimal | very small |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| germ | earliest form of an organism; seed or bud; something that may develop into something larger or more important; microbe |
