GRE Word List
HULL
husk; dry outer covering of a seed; frame or body of a ship
The meaning of the word hull is husk; dry outer covering of a seed; frame or body of a ship.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| advert | refer |
| quintessence | purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence |
| acrophobia | fear of heights |
| gesticulation | motion; gesture; V. gesticulate: make gestures (while speaking) |
| deride | ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect |
| dwindle | shrink; reduce gradually |
| physiological | pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology |
| runic | mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm |
| parley | conference (between opponents); CF. speak |
| humility | humbleness of spirit |
