GRE Word List
IGNITE
to set afire
The meaning of the word ignite is to set afire.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jingoist | extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| sheaf | a quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |