GRE Word List

KNOLL

a small round hill : mound

The meaning of the word knoll is a small round hill : mound.

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residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men