GRE Word List
LANCE
a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
The meaning of the word lance is a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| tatter | to make ragged |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |