GRE Word List
HARASS
annoy by repeated attacks
The meaning of the word harass is annoy by repeated attacks.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debase | degrade; reduce in quality or value; degenerate; lower in esteem; disgrace; N. debasement |
| amplify | increase in size or effect; expand; broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make stronger; Ex. amplify one's remarks with a graph |
| asymmetric | not identical on both sides of a dividing central line |
| genuflect | bend the knee as in worship |
| devolve | deputize; pass or be passed to others (power, work, or property); Ex. devolve on/upon/to |
| scintilla | trace; minute amount; shred; least bit; Ex. There is not a scintilla of truth; CF. spark |
| tantalize | tease; excite by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach; torture with disappointment; CF. Tantalus: Greek mythological figure |
| disquisition | formal systematic inquiry; explanation of the results of a formal inquiry; long formal speech or written report |
| versatile | having many talents; capable of working in many fields; having many uses or functions; N. versatility |
| thrive | prosper; flourish |
