GRE Word List
GROWL
low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog)
The meaning of the word growl is low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| personable | attractive (in personality or appearance) |
| composure | mental calmness |
| condiments | seasonings; spices |
| limn | draw; outline; describe; CF. line ? |
| delude | deceive |
| presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
| prevail | be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something |
| ecologist | person concerned with the interrelationship between living organisms and their environment; person concerned with the detrimental effects of human civilization on the environment; CF. ecology |
| accrue | come to one as a gain; accumulate over time; come about by addition; Ex. benefits that accrue from scientific research; Ex. interest accruing in a bank account; N. accrual |
| felon | person convicted of a grave crime; CF. felony: serious crime |
