GRE Word List
HINDMOST
furthest behind; farthest to the rear
The meaning of the word hindmost is furthest behind; farthest to the rear.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
