GRE Word List
INSINUATE
hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate
The meaning of the word insinuate is hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prod | poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding |
| agitate | stir up; disturb |
| bust | piece of sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest; V: break up; arrest; Ex. crimebuster |
| ravel | fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist |
| tensile | capable of being stretched; of tension; Ex. tensile rubber |
| concurrent | happening at the same time; in agreement |
| boon | blessing; benefit; something very helpful |
| foster | rear; bring up (for a certain period only); encourage; promote the development of (feelings or ideas); Ex. help foster friendly relations; ADJ: giving parental care although not related by blood; Ex. foster parents |
| gall | annoy; exasperate; chafe; N: skin sore caused by rubbing (as on the skin of a horse); exasperation |
| default | failure to act; failure to perform a task or be present; V. |