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
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
consortassociate
rigto fit out with rigging
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely