GRE Word List

LAX

loose

The meaning of the word lax is loose.

Random words

WordMeaning
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
consignto give over to another's care
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
reparteea quick and witty reply
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow