GRE Word List

HEADLONG

headfirst

The meaning of the word headlong is headfirst.

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WordMeaning
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
bestowto put to use : apply
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
imminentready to take place : happening soon
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
executorone who executes something
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
pedestriancommonplace