GRE Word List
KNOLL
little round hill; hillock
The meaning of the word knoll is little round hill; hillock.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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prototype | original work used as a model by others |
circlet | small ring; band of gold, silver, jewel, etc. (worn on the head, arms, or neck as decoration) |
foil | defeat; frustrate; prevent from being successful; thwart; CF. fail |
insinuate | hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate |
hazardous | dangerous |
sophisticated | worldly wise and urbane; refined; complex; N. sophistication; V. sophisticate |
purchase | secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing |
limber | flexible; supple; pliable; V. |
dissipate | squander; waste foolishly; scatter |
madrigal | pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments |