GRE Word List
HOVEL
an open shed or shelter
The meaning of the word hovel is an open shed or shelter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| mingle | to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| attentive | mindful |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |