GRE Word List

HEADFIRST

with the head foremost

The meaning of the word headfirst is with the head foremost.

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endearto cause to become beloved or admired
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
stratuma bed or layer artificially made