GRE Word List
GROVEL
to creep with the face to the ground : crawl
The meaning of the word grovel is to creep with the face to the ground : crawl.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| significant | having meaning |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| giddy | dizzy |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |