GRE Word List
GULL
trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe
The meaning of the word gull is trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| laity | laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy |
| sovereign | ruler in a monarchy; ADJ: (of a country) independent and self-governing; having supreme power; supreme; excellent |
| erode | eat away; wear away gradually by abrasion; Ex. The sea erodes the rocks. |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| contrived | unnatural and forced; artificial; not spontaneous; Ex. The ending was rather contrived. |
| cadet | student at a military school |
| dispassionate | calm; impartial; not influenced by personal feelings |
| turncoat | traitor |
| prelude | introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner |
| invalidate | weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify |
