GRE Word List

HARBOR

a place of security and comfort : refuge

The meaning of the word harbor is a place of security and comfort : refuge.

Random words

WordMeaning
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
bolstera long pillow or cushion
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse