GRE Word List
JAB
poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
The meaning of the word jab is poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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pathos | tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel |
pertinent | suitable; to the point; relevant |
sturdy | strong and firm (in the body) |
quorum | minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting |
sublime | causing deep feelings of wonder, joy, respect, etc.; exalted; noble and uplifting; utter |
petty | trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded |
herd | group of animals; crowd; one who looks after a herd; Ex. shepherd/goatherd; Ex. herd instinct; Ex. herdsman; V: come together in a herd; look after a herd; Ex. herd cattle |
contrivance | something contrived; machine or apparatus; clever deceitful plan; scheme |
stampede | sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises |
unctuous | oily; bland; insincerely suave |