GRE Word List
LOATH
reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go.
The meaning of the word loath is reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shed | small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves |
| ordeal | severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction |
| pauper | very poor person |
| exegesis | explanation, especially of biblical(of the bible) passages |
| din | continued loud noise; V: make a din; instill by wearying repetition |
| haggle | argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain) |
| demented | insane |
| misapprehension | error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend |
| incrustation | hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust |
| raucous | (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts |
