GRE Word List
HAGGARD
not tamed
The meaning of the word haggard is not tamed.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| 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 |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| draft | the act of drawing or pulling in a net |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |