GRE Word List
HAZY
slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind
The meaning of the word hazy is slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wince | move back suddenly; shrink back; flinch; Ex. She winced as she touched the cold body. |
| discourse | serious speech, writing, or conversation; formal discussion (either written or spoken); conversation; V. |
| portend | foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning |
| lethal | deadly |
| relegate | put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children's room; Ex. relegated to the second division |
| supplicate | petition humbly; pray to grant a favor |
| seamy | sordid; base; filthy; unwholesome; Ex. seamy side of city life |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| vigilant | watchful; on the alert; watchfully awake; alert to spot danger; N. vigilance |
| contempt | scorn; disdain; ADJ. contemptuous; CF. contemptible |
