GRE Word List

JAB

to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object

The meaning of the word jab is to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object.

Random words

WordMeaning
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
laudpraise
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
smeara viscous or sticky substance
belieto give a false impression of
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion