GRE Word List
IRATE
angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath
The meaning of the word irate is angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quadruped | four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped |
| anodyne | drug that relieves pain or trouble; ΑψΕλΑ¦; opiate; ADJ. Ex. anodyne statement |
| drudgery | hard unpleasant work; menial work |
| compromise | adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N. |
| beseech | beg; plead with |
| scoff | laugh (at); mock; ridicule; Ex. scoff at their threats |
| portend | foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning |
| gruesome | grisly; horrible |
| parvenu | upstart; newly rich person |
| lurid | wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder |
