GRE Word List
GROUCH
bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
The meaning of the word grouch is bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obelisk | tall column tapering(becoming gradually narrower toward the end) and ending in a pyramid |
| presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
| obliterate | destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village |
| descry | catch sight of (something distant) |
| cabal | small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests |
| gestate | evolve as in prenatal growth; N. gestation: period of development from conception until birth |
| enthrall | capture; enslave; captivate; hold the complete attention of (as if magic); hold spellbound |
| magisterial | authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner |
| vicar | parish priest; representative |
| placebo | harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill |
