GRE Word List
INTERNECINE
mutually destructive
The meaning of the word internecine is mutually destructive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| purveyor | furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide |
| expose | public revelation of something discreditable |
| vivid | (of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description |
| decry | express strong disapproval of; condemn openly (something dangerous to the public); disparage; Ex. decry the violence of modern films |
| cater | provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind) |
| bevy | large group; Ex. a bevy of starlets |
| withstand | stand up against; resist successfully |
| mincing | affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer |
| truncate | cut the top off; shorten |
| expedient | suitable (for a particular purpose although not necessarily morally correct); practical; politic(prudent); N: something expedient |