GRE Word List
HOMESPUN
spun or made at home
The meaning of the word homespun is spun or made at home.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |