GRE Word List
HAIL
frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail
The meaning of the word hail is frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acclaim | applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great approval; Ex. The new drung has been acclaimed as the most important discoveries for years; N: strong expression of approval and praise |
| incontrovertible | indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable |
| discompose | disturb the composure of; confuse |
| refrain | abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus |
| privy | secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private |
| attentive | alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of courtesy and consideration |
| apparent | evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement |
| betroth | become engaged to marry |
| mimicry | imitation |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |