GRE Word List

INANE

lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly

The meaning of the word inane is lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly.

Random words

WordMeaning
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
antithesisthe direct opposite
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence