GRE Word List
HEADLONG
hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.
The meaning of the word headlong is hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| authenticate | prove genuine |
| palliate | ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness) |
| solemnity | seriousness; gravity |
| metaphysical | pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality |
| repugnance | disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive |
| ameliorate | improve |
| resourceful | clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness |
| balm | something that relieves pain; oily liquid with a pleasant smell from trees |
| browbeat | bully; intimidate |
| insubstantial | lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial |
