GRE Word List
LITTER
waste material thrown away (as bits of paper scattered untidily); V: cover untidily with scattered litter
The meaning of the word litter is waste material thrown away (as bits of paper scattered untidily); V: cover untidily with scattered litter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opportunist | individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism |
| bound | leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound |
| tirade | long angry denunciatory speech; diatribe; harangue; extended scolding; denunciation |
| matinee | dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon |
| abrogate | abolish |
| wont | (the stated person's) habit or custom; habitual procedure; ADJ. wonted: customary |
| nauseous | causing nausea; feeling nausea |
| hostility | unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile |
| drastic | strong; violent and severe; Ex. drastic changes/measures |
| preamble | introductory statement |
