GRE Word List

KNELL

a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)

The meaning of the word knell is a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster).

Random words

WordMeaning
gushto issue copiously or violently
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
shoveto push along
ruffiana brutal person : bully