GRE Word List
LABILE
likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability
The meaning of the word labile is likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| groom | man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal) |
| allude | refer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference |
| obstetrician | physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife |
| apposite | appropriate; fitting |
| luscious | pleasing to taste or smell; delicious |
| slight | insult to one's dignity; snub; V: treat as if of small importance; insult; snub; ADJ. small in size; of small importance |
| bludgeon | club; heavy-headed weapon; V. |
| fumble | move the fingers and hands awkwardly (in search of something); mishandle or drop a ball that is in play; bungle; botch; spoil by mishandling; N. |
| doff | take off; OP. don |
| retain | keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor |
