GRE Word List
LANCE
pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon
The meaning of the word lance is pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| auroral | pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis |
| apothegm | pithy, compact saying |
| surfeit | satiate; feed or supply to excess; stuff; indulge to excess in anything; N: surfeiting; excessive amount; Ex. surfeit of food |
| distill | refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew |
| provocative | arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation |
| patina | green crust on old bronze works or copper; tone slowly taken by varnished painting |
| concurrent | happening at the same time; in agreement |
| progenitor | ancestor |
| undulating | moving with a wavelike motion; V. undulate; CF. und: wave |
| exquisite | delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry |
