GRE Word List
KINDLE
to start (a fire) burning : light
The meaning of the word kindle is to start (a fire) burning : light.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |