GRE Word List
HUSBAND
use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder
The meaning of the word husband is use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disperse | scatter; Ex. disperse the cloud/crowd |
| diverge | vary; go in different directions from the same point; ADJ. divergent: differing; deviating |
| queue | line (of waiting people or vehicles) |
| percussion | striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion |
| ambiguous | unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible interpretation |
| relent | become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe |
| sledge | large sled drawn by work animals |
| levitate | rise and float in the air (especially by magical means); CF. light |
| ingratiate | become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss |
| secrete | conceal; hide away or cache; produce and release a substance into an organism; CF. secretive |
