GRE Word List
KNELL
tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
The meaning of the word knell is tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprecedented | having no previous example; novel; unparalleled |
| bountiful | generous; graciously generous; showing bounty |
| haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
| bristle | short stiff hair; V: (hair or fur) stand up stiffly |
| gloat | express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels. |
| urgent | compelling immediate action; pressing; persistent; importunate; Ex. urgent in his demands |
| suborn | persuade to act unlawfully (especially to commit perjury); N. subornation |
| imbalance | lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion |
| convulsion | violent uncontrollable shaking movement (caused by illness); V. convulse; ADJ. convulsive |
| flick | light stroke as with a whip; V: move with a light quick blow; strike with a light quick blow (as from a whip); Ex. flick the switch |