GRE Word List
LIMN
to draw or paint on a surface
The meaning of the word limn is to draw or paint on a surface.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |