GRE Word List
LINGUISTIC
of or relating to language or linguistics
The meaning of the word linguistic is of or relating to language or linguistics.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| tentative | not fully worked out or developed |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| bliss | complete happiness |
| boost | to push or shove up from below |