GRE Word List
HUMANITARIAN
one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism
The meaning of the word humanitarian is one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sow | plant or scatter seed |
| perforate | pierce; put a hole through |
| symbiosis | interdependent relationship (between groups, species) often mutually beneficial; ADJ. symbiotic; CF. together + life |
| inkling | hint; slight indication |
| fanciful | whimsical; visionary; imaginary; produced by imagination; Ex. fanciful scheme |
| burgeon | grow rapidly; grow forth; send out buds; Ex. burgeoning computer industry; CF. bludgeon |
| urge | drive or force forward (by causing impulses); drive to take action; impel; entreat earnestly; Ex. urge horses; N: impulse that prompts action |
| befuddle | confuse thoroughly |
| supernumerary | person or thing excess of what is necessary; extra; ADJ: additional to the usual or necessary number |
| despondent | without hope and courage; depressed; gloomy; N. despondency: loss of hope with gloom; dejection |
