GRE Word List
HINDMOST
furthest behind; farthest to the rear
The meaning of the word hindmost is furthest behind; farthest to the rear.
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raucous | (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts |
unimpeachable | that cannot be impeached; beyond doubt or question; blameless and exemplary |
spartan | without attention to comfort; lacking luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined; Ex. spartan living condition/life |
forestall | prevent by taking action in advance |
reprieve | postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of |
plummet | fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted. |
cognate | having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N. |
definitive | most reliable; authorative and complete; that cannot be improved; conclusive; decisive; definite; Ex. definitive decision by the supreme court |
fusillade | simultaneous firing or outburst (of missiles, questions, etc.) |
bust | piece of sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest; V: break up; arrest; Ex. crimebuster |