GRE Word List
IGNITE
kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to
The meaning of the word ignite is kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metallurgical | pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores |
| imprudent | lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious |
| knoll | little round hill; hillock |
| lithe | flexible; supple; CF. limber |
| psychosis | mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic |
| travesty | copy or example of something that completely misrepresents the true nature of the real thing; comical parody or imitation; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous; Ex. travesty of justice; OP. paragon |
| skulk | move furtively and secretly; Ex. He skulked through the less fashionable sections of the city. |
| suffuse | spread through or over (with a color or liquid); charge; Ex. A blush suffused her cheeks. |
| mantle | loose sleeveless outer garment; cloak; something that covers or envelops; the layer of the earth between the crust and the core |
| swathe | swath; wrap around; bandage; Ex. one's head swathed in bandages |
