GRE Word List
LEERY
(of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious
The meaning of the word leery is (of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bristle | short stiff hair; V: (hair or fur) stand up stiffly |
| defame | harm someone's reputation; malign; speak evil of; slander; N. defamation; ADJ. defamatory |
| contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
| engross | occupy fully; absorb |
| synoptic | providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis |
| pen | fenced enclosure for animals; confining space; Ex. sheep pen; V: confine in a pen; enclose |
| indite | write; compose |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches; forked |
| implode | burst inward; CF. vaccum tube |
| bewitch | cast a spell over; captivate completely |
