GRE Word List
HOODWINK
deceive; delude
The meaning of the word hoodwink is deceive; delude.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lampoon | ridicule; N: written attack ridiculing or satirizing a person, group, or institution |
| circlet | small ring; band of gold, silver, jewel, etc. (worn on the head, arms, or neck as decoration) |
| pedant | scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities |
| compassion | sympathy for the suffering of others; ADJ. compassionate |
| dwindle | shrink; reduce gradually |
| embargo | ban on commerce or other activity |
| jumble | mix in a confused way |
| mute | silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of |
| inherent | firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic |
| epitome | perfect example or embodiment; brief summary; Ex. epitome of good manners; V. epitomize: make an epitome of; be an epitome of; embody |
