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 |
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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 |