GRE Word List
INNOCUOUS
harmless
The meaning of the word innocuous is harmless.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flighty | (esp. of a woman's behavior) capricious; often changing, esp. from one lover to another; impulsive |
| patent | obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone; N. |
| madrigal | pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments |
| referendum | direct vote by all the people |
| askew | crookedly; slanted; at an angle |
| forbearance | patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison |
| gentility | those of gentle birth; high social class; refinement; quality of being genteel |
| motto | brief statement used to express a principle |
| clamber | climb by crawling with difficulties; scramble |
| promote | advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product |
