GRE Word List
HIRSUTE
hairy
The meaning of the word hirsute is hairy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| perverse | turned away from what is right or good : corrupt |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |