GRE Word List
HAZARD
a source of danger
The meaning of the word hazard is a source of danger.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| vertebrate | any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| sere | being dried and withered |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |